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McIlroy fears McKibbin's LIV switch is 'not worth sacrifice'

Rory McIlroy has expressed his disappointment over the imminent move to LIV Golf of Tom McKibbin, his fellow Northern Irishman and player he has mentored.

Isak extends streak to lift Newcastle into top four

Newcastle's sixth straight Premier League win - and ninth in all competitions - lifted Eddie Howe's renascent team to fourth place as Alexander Isak demonstrated precisely why his manager believes he is as good as any striker in the world right now.

Italy Announces Plan to Clamp Down on Fake Online Reviews

The Italian government is seeking to clamp down on fake and paid-for online reviews in an attempt to protect the country's hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions from misleading and damaging content.

Mine rescue Families cling to hope as bodies are brought to the surface

Almost three days into a South African government operation that has pulled 78 bodies and 218 miners out of an illegal gold mine and Zinzi Tom still does not have news of her brother, Ayanda.

Papal drama pips Emilia Pérez to most Bafta nods in 'competitive year'

Conclave, Edward Berger's papal thriller about a conflicted cardinal overseeing the election of the new pope, heads into next month's Bafta awards with the most nominations, one more than its closest rival, Jacques Audiard's much-decorated transgender musical Emilia Pérez.

UK urged to stop Wada funding after US stance

The global anti-doping body is under fire for its handling of Chinese swimmers case

Mateta and Guéhi seal Palace win to deepen Leicester woe

Some of the biggest cheers from Leicester supporters all night came when a flag-waving pitch-invader managed to evade several stewards late on before being brought down.

Danger not over' in LA as winds whip up fires that have killed 25

Extreme winds threatened to feed the fires tearing through Los Angeles and surrounding areas yesterday, even as firefighters battled to contain the blazes that have killed at least 25 people and scorched through more than 16,000 hectares (40,000 acres).

Statistician tells baby deaths inquiry spike at hospital was 'unusual'

The \"unusual\" spike in baby deaths on the neonatal unit where Lucy Letby worked had a less than 1% probability of occurring given its previous mortality rate, a public inquiry has been told.

Polish PM accuses Moscow of planning global 'acts of terrorism'

Russia planned to conduct \"acts of terrorism in the air\", the Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk, said yesterday, by plotting a wave of firebomb attacks that could have brought down planes mid-flight around the world.

Royal Mail on track to return to profit after busy Christmas

The owner of Royal Mail said yesterday that it had received a fillip from parcel deliveries over Christmas, putting it on track to return to annual profit as its £3.6bn takeover by the Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský nears completion.

Joy and fear Exhausted Palestinians hardly dare to believe

In the battered ruins of Gaza City, the tent encampments of al-Mawasi and the streets of Rafah, the fervent hopes of the afternoon turned to late-night celebration as news spread yesterday that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas had been agreed.

'Soul of America still at stake,' says Biden in farewell message

Joe Biden has said the \"soul of America\" is still at stake in a valedictory message – an implicit admission that the national divisions that spurred him to run for the White House remain unbridged at the end of his four-year presidency.

'Go get him' Arrest plays out like live television drama

By 4.30am, the streets around Yoon Suk Yeol's hilltop residence felt like rush hour, packed with police and protesters despite the early hour.

Pop, stage and TV star Linda Nolan dies aged 65

The singer and TV personality Linda Nolan, who first found fame alongside her sisters in the pop group the Nolans, has died aged 65.

Burrage 'in a good spot' after impressing in defeat by Gauff

Jodie Burrage believes she is \"only just getting started\" after successfully returning to grand slam competition following a long injury layoff.

Chelsea Hope for Settlement Over Secret Payments

Chelsea are negotiating with the Premier League over a financial settlement related to secret payments for transfers made during Roman Abramovich's ownership.

Draper defies partisan crowd in epic to show his new durability

For the second time in as many matches, Jack Draper found himself on the brink of a painful, early defeat at the Australian Open as his difficult preparation during the off-season was reflected in his form.

Roman 'service station' found during Gloucester roadworks

At Gloucester services on the M5, travellers are resting and refuelling, taking a break from the demands of the road.

Police investigate after boy, two, dies at nursery in Liverpool

Police have launched an investigation after a two-year-old boy died at a nursery in Liverpool.

Ministers pledge record funding to develop UK nuclear fusion

The government has promised a record £410m investment in nuclear fusion that could help construct a world-leading power project on the site of an old coal-fired power plant in Nottinghamshire.

Hope of end to ‘dark chapter' with Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Hamas and Israel agreed to a ceasefire deal last night designed to pause fighting and broker an end to the brutal 15-month conflict in Gaza.

Liability clause to be cut in overhaul of free speech legislation for universities

The government is to overhaul legislation imposing free speech duties on higher education in England, scrapping a controversial civil liability that potentially exposed universities to being sued by Holocaust deniers.

'It's not over' Relatives to push for release of all hostages

Caught between hope and despair for 15 months, families of Israeli hostages welcomed reports of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, which promises the release of dozens kidnapped by the militant group.

Bloodletting is advised for Jersey residents affected by PFAS pollution

Residents of Jersey have been recommended bloodletting to reduce high concentrations of \"forever chemicals\" in their blood after tests showed some islanders have levels that can lead to health problems.

Assisted dying bill: doctors oppose ban on raising option with patients

Doctors are preparing to speak out against changes to the proposed assisted dying law that could ban physicians from raising the procedures with patients.

Match of the Day will evolve, say trio taking on Lineker role

The new hosts of Match of the Day have promised to help the TV institution \"evolve\" when they take the reins this summer, after the BBC confirmed three people would replace Gary Lineker at the end of the season.

A Viable Business' Rolls-Royce banking on success of small modular reactors

The Hinkley Point C power station in Somerset is gargantuan.

Gilt-y pleasure for chancellor as her focus turns to growth

Rachel Reeves was being written off in some headlines as a \"lame duck\" chancellor this week after a savage bond sell-off put her at risk of breaking her fiscal rules.

Kemi Kaze Channels Her Inner Samuel Beckett at PMQs: Try Again. Fail Again. Fail Better

Tory cheers for their leader are just a muted, half-arsed Pavlovian response. They can barely manage to look her in the eye