A mix of stories lead Sunday's papers, with a focus of the prime minister's upcoming trip to the US.

The front pages of The Observer and The Sunday Mirror

'PM lays down peace demand' and 'New breed of danger dogs'

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Ñublense v Deportes Limache

Texas authorities report a surge in cases since January in communities with low vaccination rates.

US measles outbreak leaves nearly 100 ill in Texas and New Mexico

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Águilas Doradas v Once Caldas

The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce.

Elon Musk wears a black 'Make America Great Again' cap and sunglasses while smiling, on a blue backdrop.

List weekly accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers

Manchester United considering move for Son Heung-min, Kevin de Bruyne close to MLS move, Real Madrid to rival Premier League trio for Castello Lukeba, plus more.

Man Utd target Spurs forward Son - Sunday's gossip

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Costa Rica v New Zealand

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Juárez v Toluca

A five-year-old boy has died in a road crash in Kilminchy, Portlaoise, County Laois.

A close up of the emblem of the Garda Siochana on a motorbike. The word garda is printed across a neon yellow cover. It's been raining.

Boy, 5, dies in County Laois crash

Jenni Hermoso hopes an "important precedent" has been set after Luis Rubiales' conviction for kissing the Spain striker without her consent during 2023 World Cup medal ceremony.

Jenni Hermoso speaking outside Spain's High Court

Hermoso wants Rubiales conviction to set precedent

The Welsh government says it will ban greyhound racing in what would be a first for the UK.

Essex and greyhound Gilly hug in his living room after the news that greyhound racing will be banned in Wales. Essex is wearing a black down jacket while Gilly is grey with a black nose.

'Greyhound racing cost my pet its leg - I back the ban'

BBC Scotland's chief sports writer Tom English assesses how Scotland's 'inability to be completely ruthless' cost them at Twickenham.

'Missed opportunities haunt Scotland on rough day'

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Boca Juniors v Aldosivi

Police say the body, believed to be a man in his 40s, has been identified and next of kin informed.

Long tailbacks of cars and lorries on two lanes of the M4 at junction 19 westbound, towards the slip road for the M5. The vehicles all have headlights on. The middle two lanes are empty.

M4 and M48 reopens after body found on carriageway

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Chile v Argentina

Anna Morris breaks her own world record for the third time in a week to win the women's 4km individual pursuit title at the British Track Championships in Manchester.

Morris breaks own world record again to win pursuit title

St Helens make it two wins out of two with a 46-6 victory at Castleford Tigers, who have lost both their league games.

St Helens players congratulate Agnatius Passi (left) after he scores a try against Castleford

Saints win at Castleford to make it two from two 

Police continue to investigate how a body of a man in a wetsuit was found in a Welsh reservoir.

Mystery of body in wetsuit found in reservoir puzzles police

Hamzah Sheeraz's world title challenge ended in disappointment but the Briton was fortunate to claim draw against WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames in Saudi Arabia.

Hamzah Sheeraz lands an uppercut against Dominican Adames 

Briton Sheeraz's bid for world title ends in controversial draw

Marcus Rashford inspires Aston Villa to a comeback victory over Chelsea, providing assists for both of Marco Asensio's goals.

Marcus Rashford and Youri Tielemans celebrate

'Holte End have a new hero' - Rashford shines in Aston Villa win

Since a potentially hazardous asteroid was detected in December, tens of others objects have come close to Earth.

Illustration showing meteorite close to planet Earth

The asteroid hits and near-misses you never hear about

How a cricketer born in Yorkshire and brought up supporting Coventry City put England in a spin.

Leeds-born Coventry fan Inglis gives England blues with riotous knock

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Los Angeles v Minnesota United

England's grinding win over Scotland opens up a route to a potentially glittering prize.

England find a way to win to stay in title mix

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Independiente Santa Fe v Atlético Bucaramanga

A woman, Holly Willoughby, grimaces. She has long blonde hair, tied back. She wears a red and brown dress.

'I think you dumped me, Holly'

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Coquimbo Unido v Universidad Católica

Jeremiah Azu retains his British indoor men's 60m title by just 0.06 seconds at the British Indoor Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

Azu retains British indoor men's 60m title

Wycombe's Fred Onyedinma was subjected to racist abuse by a visiting supporter during Saturday's 0-0 draw at home to Wigan, the club have said.

Wycombe report Onyedinma racist abuse to police

Tottenham's improvement continues with a 4-1 victory at Ipswich Town which boss Ange Postecoglou hailed as being "clinical".

Has Postecoglou turned corner with 're-energised' Spurs?

The Premier League title race may not be done yet - but Mikel Arteta was "very, very angry" after Arsenal's loss to West Ham.

'I'm very, very angry' - Arteta after Arsenal hopes suffer 'big blow'

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca says that he is "always concerned" with his side's goalkeeper situation as another mistake costs Chelsea during their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

I'm always concerned even when we are winning - Maresca on goalkeeper situation

The Premier League race to secure European football is hotting up - BBC Sport looks at who stands where and why a fifth place may be available. 

A split picture of Callum Hudson-Odoi, Joao Pedro and Ollie Watkins

Who can qualify at end of season?

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Estoril v Rio Ave

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery says his side's energy & confidence was "fantastic" in their 2-1 win over Chelsea in the Premier League.

Villa's energy & confidence was fantastic - Emery

Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Vitor Pereira says his side showed true spirit during their 1-0 victory against Bournemouth in the Premier League.

Wolves showed true spirit - Pereira

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Auxerre v Olympique Marseille

Great Britain's Mia Brookes wins bronze at the Slopestyle World Cup in Calgary.

Mia Brookes during a run at a previous slopestyle World Cup event

GB's Brookes wins slopestyle World Cup bronze

Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola says he is "proud" of his players despite Illia Zabarnyi's first-half dismissal in their 1-0 defeat to Wolves in the Premier League.

Proud of players despite red card - Iraola

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna says that his side were not good enough when defending against Tottenham in their 4-1 defeat at Portman Road.

Tottenham's execution was top - McKenna

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Independiente v Instituto

Dani Olmo scores his first goal since November as Barcelona went top of La Liga with victory at Las Palmas.

Olmo on target as Barca beat Las Palmas to take top spot

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Rosario Central v Sarmiento

England captain Maro Itoje says his side is "delighted" with their 16-15 Calcutta Cup win over Scotland in the Six Nations.

England 'delighted' with Calcutta Cup win - Itoje

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says his side "didn't finish enough opportunities" in their 16-15 Six Nations defeat to England at Twickenham.

Scotland didn't finish enough opportunities - Townsend

The women had been "cut off by the tide and mud" after a landslide on the Isle of Wight.

A stock image of a coastguard rescue truck. It is mainly yellow with blue sirens and HM Coastguard written on the bonnet in reverse

Two people rescued from beach after landslide

England head coach Steve Borthwick says it is important for his side to "enjoy" their 16-15 win over Scotland in the Six Nations.

'It's important they enjoy this' - Steve Borthwick reaction to England's Calcutta Cup win

The trust said ivy is "a misunderstood nature hero, and we urge people to let it be".

Stop removing ivy from our sites, pleads charity

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Antwerp v OH Leuven

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Inter Milan v Genoa

The money will go towards collecting bins, supporting the homeless and public space maintenance.

A large red building under clear blue skies.

Swale Borough Council approves 2.96% tax increase

Watch highlights as England beat Scotland 16-15 in the Six Nations after Finn Russell's late missed conversion.

Scotland miss late kick as England hold on to win Calcutta Cup

Follow live BBC coverage as Italy face France in the U20s Six Nations.

U20 Six Nations: Italy v France

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St.Gallen v Basel

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Inter Miami v New York City

Manager Philippe Clement says he is "busy finding solutions" rather than worrying about whether his Rangers future has been cast into further doubt by another humbling Ibrox defeat.

Clement too 'busy finding solutions' to fret about future

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Radomiak Radom v Legia Warszawa

Watch as Scotland's Finn Russell misses a conversion in the final minute to hand England a 16-15 victory in the Six Nations.

Russell misses conversion to hand England victory in dramatic final minutes

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby says the writing off of Wales by parts of the Irish press in the build up to their Six Nations win in Cardiff was "poor".

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby

Writing off of Wales was 'poor' - Easterby

Tuareg separatists accuse Russian Wagner fighters and Malian soldiers of killing 24 civilians.

A badge of a member of the Malian Army (Fama) seen close up.

Mali to investigate claims soldiers 'executed' women and children

Footage posted online showed a small fire burning in the road in Glasgow's west end. 

 Emergency services were called out at about 11:45 on Saturday morning.

Roads shut and buildings evacuated after gas leak

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Feyenoord v Almere City

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Metz v Ajaccio

Listen to local BBC Radio commentary Castleford Tigers play St Helens in the Super League.

Listen: Super League - Castleford Tigers v St Helens

Jack Hinshelwood celebrates his second goal of the season

Southampton 0-4 Brighton: Seagulls soaring

The repairs to Royal Albion Hotel have caused significant congestion along Brighton seafront. 

Fire-damaged hotel road closure causes delays

Ewen Sinclair is refusing to apologise following an encounter last September.

Ewen Sinclair wearing a grey jacket, blue shirt and a yellow and blue dotted tie. He has grey hair and is smiling at the camera. He is in a narrow alleyway and there are old buildings behind him.

Town councillor censured after resident's complaint

Finn Russell misses a 79th-minute conversion as England do just enough to deny Scotland an unprecendented fifth successive win in the fixture.

England lift the Calcutta Cup after beating Scotland

England regain Calcutta Cup after Scotland miss last-gasp kick

Live text commentary from the SSE Arena as the Belfast Giants host the Cardiff Devils in the Elite League

Giants shutout Devils 6-0 in dominant display

BBC Sport analyses why Pep Guardiola's possession-focused tactics have stopped working amid the rise in rapid, direct football.

Why Guardiola's tactics stopped working amid rise of rapid football

Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt says he is not interested in taking on the permanent job after overseeing an outstanding display in the 27-18 defeat against Ireland. 

Jac Morgan celebrates his try against Ireland

No permanent ambition for Wales interim Sherratt 

Fabian Hurzeler praises his Brighton side after a dominant 4-0 win at Southampton, saying his side put on a "mature performance".

Hurzeler praises Brighton's 'mature' performance

Ange Postecoglou says forward Son Heung-min was "almost unplayable" in Tottenham's 4-1 victory against Ipswich Town in the Premier League.

Postecoglou praises 'almost unplayable' Son

Chris Sutton and Glenn Murray discuss the main problems facing Ruben Amorim as Manchester United sit 15th in the Premier League table.

Have Man Utd gone backwards under Amorim?

The Capitol in Horsham will remain open this year aside from a short closure between April and May.

An external view of the Capitol Theatre in Horsham. There is a road in front of the theatre and steps leading to a large glass building. 

Theatre refurbishment to commence next year 

Pope Francis is "more unwell than yesterday", the Vatican says, adding his prognosis "remains guarded".

Pope Francis, wearing white robes and hat, sits on a white chair with another man, wearing black robes, next to him

Pope has 'peaceful' night after condition described as 'critical'

Governor Gavin Newsom said the requested funds will help in immediate and long-term recovery work. 

California asks US government for billions in fire relief funds

Oliver Glasner praises his side's discipline after Crystal Palace won their fourth consecutive Premier League away game 2-0 at Fulham.




Glasner delighted with 'great' Palace performance

Swansea City interim boss Alan Sheehan hopes his team can help "build bridges" with an upturn in form after the latest period of turbulence at the club.

Sheehan hopes Swansea can 'build bridges' after win

Former referee Nigel Owens says "it's all about player safety" as Sam Warburton, Tommy Bowe, Martin Johnson and Alun Wyn-Jones discuss Garry Ringrose's 20-minute red card in Ireland's 27-18 Six Nations win over Wales at the Principality Stadium.

'It's all about player safety' - Are 20-minute red cards working?

Lancaster City Council has warned "residual contamination" could be present.

Sand, rocks and plants on a beach that have been coloured purply by a thick liquid.

Warning after 'oil spill' turns beach purple

Which sides are on course to make the Champions Trophy semi-finals? Who has the most runs? And who has taken the most wickets?

A split graphic of India's Virat Kohli and New Zealand's Matt Henry

Champions Trophy top run-scorers, wicket-takers and team of tournament

The late TV chef's widow says the honour in her husband's memory "means the world" to her. 

Myers is standing in front of a stand and microphone next to the blue Cumbria Food Awards sign. He is looking side on and is wearing a shiny green jacket, grey shirt and brown tie. His moustache is curled up at the ends. 

Food award accolade in honour of chef Dave Myers

Fulham boss Marco Silva says his side deserved nothing from their 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Fulham didn't reach their own standards - Silva

The legendary loco is causing a steam-related stir during a visit to a heritage railway.

Crowds gather either side of The Flying Scotsman, as it shoots steam and smoke into the air. On the front of the locomotive a metal display plate reads "Nene Valley Railways".

In pictures: All aboard the Flying Scotsman

Philippe Clement speaks to BBC Scotland after his Rangers side are humbled 2-0 at home by St Mirren as their turbulent season continues.

'I'm always fighting to the end' - Clement's last interview as Rangers boss

Josh Inglis' 120 not out propels Australia to successfully chase down an ICC Champions Trophy record run total of 351, beating England by five wickets in their opening match of the tournament in Lahore.




Australia chase down highest Champions Trophy score to beat England in classic

British number one Jack Draper is beaten in three sets by Andrey Rublev in the Qatar Open final.

22 February 2025