Abortion has been legal in France since 1974 but it is now set to be a constitutional "freedom".

Placards reading "My body my choice" (L) and "Abortion in the Constitution" are seen during a rally to call for the constitutionalisation of the right to abortion outside the Senate in Paris, on February 01, 2023.

French Senate backs constitutional right to abortion

The former politician allegedly "sold out" to a foreign spy network, offering access to a prime minister's orbit.

Australian ex-MP became foreign agent - spy boss

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Italian Serie A game between Inter Milan and Atalanta.

Inter Milan v Atalanta

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Italian Serie A game between Sassuolo and Napoli.

Sassuolo v Napoli

Liverpool make initial request for Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, Spurs target Pedro Neto and Eberechi Eze, Premier League trio interested in keeper Diant Ramaj, plus more.

Xabi Alonso and the BBC Sport Gossip logo

Liverpool make Alonso request - Thursday's gossip

The three "Johns" and a senator who challenged Mr McConnell for his post are considered likely successors.

Mitch McConnell listens to a question from a reporter following a meeting at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 27, 2024.

Who will replace McConnell as top Senate Republican?

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag accuses Nottingham Forest of targeting skipper Bruno Fernandes in their FA Cup fifth-round tie and calls his social media critics "pathetic".

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts during the FA Cup fifth round win at Nottingham Forest

Fernandes play-acting criticism 'pathetic' - Ten Hag

The US president says "everything's great" after undergoing his annual physical examination.

Biden 'fit for duty' after medical, says doctor

Demolition of a school abandoned five years ago over landslip concerns is set to begin on Friday.

Godre'r Graig Primary School at Gnoll Road, Godre'rgraig

Anger at plan to demolish landslide risk school

There are concerns fire services may not be able to respond quickly to rural blazes. 

Fears lives are in danger due to firefighter shortage

Liverpool teenager Jayden Danns says it's a "dream come true" after scoring twice at the Kop End in his side's 3-0 FA Cup win over Southampton at Anfield.

Liverpool's Jayden Danns celebrates scoring a goal in the FA Cup fifth round 2024

Danns on 'dream come true' after scoring twice at Kop End

Thursday's back pages

Two former sex workers who were picked up by Iain Packer say police failed to act on warnings that he was dangerous.

Women were 'not believed' on Emma killer warnings

A galaxy of stars have walked the red carpet at the Glasgow Film Festival since it began in 2005. 

Glasgow Film Festival: A look back at the past 20 years

Former pupils abused at Edinburgh Academy are trekking to Everest to turn their trauma into something positive.

'I'm going to Everest to move on from school abuse'

Nicky says women suffered attacks after the police 'failed to act' on warnings that Iain Packer was dangerous.

'This is a day I never thought I'd see'

Former sex worker Caitlin was taken to the same woods where Emma Caldwell was killed months later.

'I feel sick knowing that I had been there'

A Leeds United supporter is "in the hands of the emergency services" after appearing to fall from the stand in their FA Cup tie at Chelsea.

Emergency services deal with incident at Chelsea v Leeds

Leeds fan injured after apparent fall at Chelsea

Watch highlights as Mario Lemina scores the only goal of the match to help Wolves beat Brighton and set up an FA Cup quarter-final against Coventry City.

Early Lemina goal helps Wolves beat Brighton

Watch teenagers Lewis Koumas and Jayden Danns score their first goals for Liverpool as their side beat Southampton 3-0 to progress to the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Teenager Danns scores twice as Liverpool beat Southampton

There is renewed speculation over an agreement after the US president said it could be days away.

A woman and girl walk past destroyed residential buildings in Al Nuseirat refugee camp

Is a Gaza ceasefire deal in sight?

Justices will decide if Donald Trump has presidential immunity from election fraud charges.

Top US court agrees to decide Trump immunity claims

Germany beat the Netherlands in the Women's Nations League third-place play-off to qualify for this summer's Olympic Games in Paris.

Germany celebrate reaching the Olympics in Paris

Germany win Nations League play-off to reach Olympics

Watch highlights as Casemiro scores an 89th-minute winner to help Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest and set up an FA Cup quarter-final with Liverpool.

Casemiro scored an 89th-minute winner as Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Casemiro winner helps Man Utd see off Forest

Watch highlights as Conor Gallagher nets a last-minute winner as Chelsea snatch a dramatic victory over Leeds United to move into the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Chelsea's Conor Gallagher celebrates his winning goal against Leeds

Chelsea through to quarter-finals after late win over Leeds

Reports of the director’s long-awaited return to the screen, for a film based on his novel Liarmouth, ran rampant on Wednesday. Is there any truth to the speculation?

Rumours of new John Waters film 'pure speculation'

Nacional v Academia Puerto Cabello

Yulia Navalnaya addresses EU lawmakers after the death of her husband, a high-profile Putin critic.

To defeat Putin, stop being boring - Navalny's widow

Lancashire Police says it is investigating an allegation of assault but no arrests have been made.

Craige Southern and Jenny Hurley during the incident at a Chorley Council meeting

Councillor allegedly pushes protester in meeting

Watch Conor Gallagher's last-minute winner as Chelsea beat Leeds United to set up an FA Cup quarter-final home tie against Leicester City.

Conor Gallagher celebrates his late winner for Chelsea against Leeds

Gallagher scores late winner for Chelsea against Leeds

Donald Trump had asked the court to accept $100m as bond while he works to secure the rest of the funds.

Court denies Trump's bid to pause $454m penalty

Wayne Rooney is aiming for a quick return to management in order to help fulfil his dream of taking charge of Manchester United or Everton.

Wayne Rooney laughs as he arrives at Nottingham Forest v Manchester United

Rooney targets Man Utd or Everton 'in next 10 years'

Police say the body is yet to be formally identified but the search for David Cubberley has ended.

A white man with shoulder length white hair looking at the camera

Body found in water during search for missing man

The retired officer, from Derry, gives evidence at the trial of two men charged with attempted murder.

An army bomb disposal team examinined a suspicious object in Eglinton

Officer targeted in bomb plot 'saw box beside car'

He died peacefully in his home after suffering a heart attack, his publicist told US media.

Curb Your Enthusiasm star Richard Lewis dies aged 76

Serial killer Thomas Creech was jabbed 10 times with a needle before the execution was called off, his lawyers say.

Thomas Eugene Creech, 73, is one of the US's oldest death row inmates

US execution delayed after failed lethal injection

Five people, all from London, win the Arts Foundation award and will each receive £10,000.

Rhea Thomas, a young woman with dark hair smiling for the camera

Prawn waste designer among arts prize winners

Football's congested schedule is not just a risk to players' health but it is damaging the quality of the product, says Maheta Molango of the Professional Footballers' Association.

Kevin de Bruyne is consoled by team-mate Erling Haaland as he is substituted after getting injured in the 2023 Champions League final

Football's schedule is 'killing the product' - PFA

Shropshire Council is enlisting the help of PwC to help it reach its £62m savings target.

Council to pay firm £6.2m to identify savings

Biden's efforts to dismantle Trump's policies have proved difficult amid record migrant numbers

Where do Biden and Trump differ on immigration?

The fast food company says it has no plans to raise prices during busy periods.

Wendy's denies plans for surge pricing after backlash

Officers must use their powers against people who undermine democracy by targeting MPs, Rishi Sunak says.

Protests descending into mob rule, PM warns police

Members of the Coastguard rescue team used ropes to safely retrieve Cooper the dog.

Warning issued after dog falls down cliff

Watch as Mario Lemina puts Wolves in the lead against Brighton in the opening two minutes of their FA Cup fifth-round tie.

Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrate their first goal against Brighton in the FA Cup fifth round 2024

Watch: Lemina scores Wolves opener against Brighton

A spokesperson for an Essex museum says staff "are not under suspicion".

'No evidence to suggest' missing medals were stolen

Christopher Walker was part of a drugs gang which transported heroin and cocaine to Teesside.

Final member of drugs gang jailed

Fortaleza CEIF v Alianza

The waste recycling centre's closure is to allow "essential drainage works" to take place.

Elland tip to close for up to two weeks

Once the staple of local pubs or humble carveries, the Sunday roast can now be found at any number of chef-driven eateries, where the offerings go well beyond the usual.

The jubilant revival of the British Sunday roast

More than 50 correspondents and presenters urge Israel and Egypt to allow them to enter Gaza.

Journalists call for foreign media access to Gaza

World champions Spain claim their second major trophy in six months by beating France to win the inaugural Women's Nations League.

Spain beat France to win Women's Nations League

Livingston v Motherwell

Liverpool v Southampton

Rouen v Valenciennes

Follow updates as Livingston take on Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership.

Livingston 1-3 Motherwell - updates from the Tony Macaroni

The buses will transport people between Sunderland's transport interchange and hospital.

Driverless buses heading to city centre

Netherlands v Germany

Celtic v Dundee

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Brighton & Hove Albion

Aberdeen v St. Johnstone

Kilmarnock v Rangers

Internazionale v Atalanta

Hearts v Hibernian

Nottingham Forest v Manchester United

Iain Packer was repeatedly dismissed as a suspect in the months after Emma's murder.

Police apologise for handling of Emma Caldwell case

Mark Allen says he has no reservations about competing in new snooker events in Saudi Arabia, emphasising that he is a snooker player rather than a politician.

Watch: 'I'm a snooker player, not a politician' - Allen on playing in Saudi

Follow updates as Aberdeen take on St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership.

Aberdeen 0-2 St Johnstone - live updates from Pittodrie

Listen to live Sportsound commentary and follow text updates as Hearts take on Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership.

Hearts 1-1 Hibs - Sportsound commentary & all the stats

Listen to live Sportsound commentary and follow text updates as Kilmarnock take on Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.

Kilmarnock 1-2 Rangers - Sportsound commentary & all the stats

Listen to live Sportsound commentary and follow text updates as Celtic take on Dundee in the Scottish Premiership.

Celtic 7-0 Dundee - Sportsound commentary & all the stats

Jones is remembered for his various personas - including Virgil, Vincent and Soul Train Jones.

US wrestling star Michael Jones dies aged 61

Senedd hears calls for controversial farming plans to be scrapped.

Tories and Plaid unite to call for farm plan axe

Watch live coverage and follow text and radio commentary as Wolves host Brighton in the FA Cup fifth round.

Watch: Wolves beat Brighton in FA Cup fifth round

Supt Mark Runacres says recent work with the National Crime Agency has identified the gangs in Bristol.

Two 'street gangs' linked to rise in knife crime

A man has been arrested after windows at Torquay station were broken, Devon and Cornwall Police say.

Arrest after police station windows smashed

Chelsea v Leeds United

Bordeaux striker Alberth Elis is "waking up" from an induced coma and "seems to be gradually recovering" from a serious head injury, says his family.

Bordeaux striker Elis 'waking up' from coma

The Odysseus robot broke a leg on touchdown but continued to stream data back to Earth

Moon lander pictured on its side with snapped leg

Fifteen-year-old Sky Brown tells BBC Sport's Natalie Pirks about her dream of competing in both skateboarding and surfing for Team GB at the Olympic Games.

Brown's skateboarding and surfing Olympic dream

Struggling to name Thursday's Premier League footballer? Here's the answer...

Can you name this Premier League player quiz graphic

Thursday's Premier League quiz answer

The Princess Royal meets the ex-rugby league player at an event at Headingley Stadium in Leeds.

Princess Anne praises 'extraordinary' Rob Burrow

Holders Manchester City will face Newcastle United in the FA Cup quarter-finals, while Manchester United will play rivals Liverpool.

Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund shields the ball from Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk

Man Utd and Liverpool set up FA Cup quarter-final

Darren Steel was accused of murdering his brother but will face a retrial after a hung jury.

Jury fail to reach verdict in brother murder case

Alisha Marie Ponter's father says she would have loved the event at Sunny Sands.

Balloons are released in to the sky in memory of Alisha Ponter

Family and friends gather to remember crash victim

Panathinaikos v Aris

Listen to Sportsound commentary from Celtic Park, Tynecastle or Rugby Park and follow live updates from all five Scottish Premiership fixtures.

Scottish Premiership: Rangers, Celtic, St Johnstone & Motherwell win, Edinburgh derby drawn

Conor Gallagher scores a last-minute winner as Chelsea snatch a dramatic victory over Leeds United to move into the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Chelsea snatch dramatic win over Leeds in FA Cup

The Smokehouse Creek Fire has now razed 1.1 million acres north of the city of Amarillo.

Flames, tree, smoke, firefighter with hose

Texas battles second-biggest wildfire in US history

Around 50 migrants were said to be on the small boat when it got into trouble off the French coast.

Migrant boat at sea, off the coast of Calais

One dead and two missing after Channel rescue

Matthew Charlesworth has been described by police as a real risk to the public.

Man who raped vulnerable woman jailed for five years

Live text commentary from the SSE Arena in Belfast as the Belfast Giants host the Dundee Stars in the Elite League.

Belfast Giants secure win over Dundee Stars

Ros Cooper, who was infected with hepatitis C as a child, and her mum join calls for compensation.

Mum and daughter call for action in blood scandal

South West Water apologises after 'unsightly' sewage seen overflowing from drains in Kingsbridge.

Drain overflowing with sewage in Kingsbridge

Apology after sewage overflows from street drains

Captain Rachel Corsie says Scotland "believe in ourselves" but must find consistency if they are to succeed in Euro 2025 qualifying.

Scotland must 'churn out results' in Euros bid - Corsie

Dominic Ongwen was convicted of crimes including rape, kidnapping and murder by the ICC.

Dominic Ongwen appealing his conviction at the International Criminal Court

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