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Ireland keep Six Nations title hopes alive after Italy red card
Irish hooker scores rare hat-trick of tries as they hang on for an ugly win in Rome.

Why student loan debt is going to get more expensive
If you are paying interest on your student loan, your bill is about to get bigger.

The House: Urgency and fudging budgets
This week, Parliament began with a secret bill and ended with a debate on coping with climate change. Between the two the word "growth" bloomed.

Chelsea edge past Man City to win League Cup
Chelsea edge past Manchester City in the Women's League Cup final to win their first trophy under Sonia Bompastor and keep their bid for a historic quadruple alive.

Abuse would lead me to walk away from Man Utd, says Ratcliffe
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he would walk away if he gets "abused" by fans in the same way the Glazer family have.

North Sea collision ship captain appears in court
Vladimir Motin, 59, is remanded in custody to appear in court in London on 14 April.

Southport victim's father says support for playground tribute has been amazing
Sergio Aguiar is running the London Marathon to fundraise for a new playground at the school his daughter attended.

South African ambassador 'no longer welcome' in US, Rubio says
The US Secretary of State called the ambassador a "race-baiting politician who hates America".

Watch: How two astronauts were left in space for nine months
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have been left in space for nearly 10 months and now hope to come back

NRL Highlights: Raiders v Broncos - Round 2
Canberra Raiders take on the Brisbane Broncos in Round 2 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at GIO Stadium, Canberra.

Phoenix desperate to avoid unwanted history as pressure mounts on coach
All you need to know as the struggling Phoenix try to avoid a fifth straight defeat in the A-League Men.

Could �body mapping� help Kiwis living with Long Covid?
Former professional rower Oonagh Cousins says participating in an arts-based workshop designed for people with Long Covid has helped her feel less alone with its symptoms and challenges.

Nine kiwi killed in the Bay of Islands
RNZ understands complaints have been lodged with the Far North District Council about roaming dogs in the Wharengaere Bay area since mid-2024.

Luxury lounges: Credit card perks 'we are all paying for'
Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities.

Musk says first mission to Mars will launch next year
The billionaire says an unmanned mission by his SpaceX "Starship" vehicle will be followed by human landings as early as 2029.

Angel of North gets Newcastle shirt ahead of final
NUFC fans are hopeful as more than 32,000 head to London for the Carabao Cup final.

'Do you have communist links?' US sends 36 questions to UN aid groups
UN groups fear the move is a sign the US is planning to abandon humanitarian work.

Democratic Party infighting exposes struggle to unite against Trump
Sharp divides over how to push back against Trump and Republicans have been laid bare in Congress, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Ten dead in Missouri as tornadoes sweep through southern US
The unpredictable storms have hit Missouri, Texas and Oklahoma, whipping up fires and overturning trucks.

Could Starmer be in for a benefits rebellion as tribes clash in his own party?
Labour may have ditched its factional in-fighting - but deep welfare cuts could reignite tensions.

Aid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza, charity tells BBC
The Israeli military says it was targeting terrorists who "posed a threat to Israeli troops".

Has the Wallabies� debate been sealed? Four things learnt from Reds� triumph
Few talking points have drawn as much attention as who will replace Joe Schmidt. But has a clinical masterclass sealed the debate?