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Tech Life: Archiving achievement
How the US government’s crackdown on diversity deleted women’s military contributions.

Texas to Turf Moor - how JJ Watt got 'invested' in Burnley
NFL icon and Burnley investor JJ Watt tells BBC Sport why he bought into the Clarets, what he gets from it, and how he sees the club's future.

Premiership needs more clubs, says Coventry chief
Coventry boss Jon Sharp says the Premiership needs more clubs following the rejection of Ealing Trailfinders' promotion bid.

Rangers embarrassed by 'shameful' banner after Uefa charges
Rangers describe the display by supporters of an anti-woke banner at their Europa League game against Fenerbahce - and which has led to a disciplinary charge from Uefa - as "shameful" and "embarrassing".

Report says 800 green jobs could be created at Grangemouth
The Project Willow report identifies nine areas for potential investment at the site of Scotland's only oil refinery.

First individual Horizon victim to sue Post Office
Lee Castleton has started a legal claim against his former employer over the Horizon scandal.

Erdogan rival arrested days before becoming presidential candidate
Ekrem Imamoglu's detention comes days before he was due to be selected as a presidential candidate.

Santander to close almost a quarter of UK branches
The bank will start closing branches from June, putting 750 jobs at risk.

Watch: Dolphins greet capsule as Nasa astronauts return to Earth
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have landed near Tallahassee, Florida after a 286-day mission at the International Space Station.

Freddy backs touted Ponga switch
Brad Fittler believes Kalyn Ponga should be allowed to represent New Zealand while also playing State of Origin.

Police release new evidence in timeline of Hackman and his wife's death
Authorities say the actor's wife called for medical help a day after she was thought to have died.

F1 in talks to stage Bangkok grand prix
Formula 1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali meets with the prime minister of Thailand to discuss plans for a street-circuit race.

Ex-England striker dad backed Hirst's Scotland switch
George Hirst says he has the full backing of his dad, former England striker David, to make his "dream" switch to Steve Clarke's squad.

Colombian police arrest Italian fugitive accused of being mafia boss
Police have described Emanuele Gregorini as "the head of the Italian mafia Latin America".

Parts of UK set to see 20C as spring warmth arrives
The UK's highest temperature of the year so far is possible on Thursday as warmer weather arrives.

Splurge or save? Americans struggle as tariffs hit economy
Families in the US are trying to dodge higher prices from tariffs, as worries rise about the economy.

Ben & Jerry's claims parent company ousted its boss over political activism
Ice cream maker alleges the move is part of efforts by its parent company to silence its activism

Brothers conned into signing over farm to church minister
Helen Fraser said her cousins were not in their right mind to sign power of attorney documents.

UN says two workers killed in Gaza as Israeli air strikes resume
Israel's military denies attacking the Deir al-Balah compound, after the Hamas-run health ministry blamed an Israeli strike.

Rosenberg: Trump-Putin call seen as victory in Russia
The Russian leader was able to set his own conditions for peace in a two-hour phone call with Donald Trump.