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Leeds visit West Ham on Sunday in the FA Cup quarter-finals but both are also in a relegation scrap. Would you risk safety for glory?
Is season running away from frazzled Arsenal?
Arsenal must regroup after their hopes of a quadruple were wrecked in two weeks by successive defeats for the first time this season.
Is season running away from frazzled Arsenal?
Arsenal must regroup after their hopes of a quadruple were wrecked in two weeks by successive defeats for the first time this season.
Trump's 'hellfire ultimatum' to Iran and 'PM slams Kanye gig'
The ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran and a Kanye West gig are top stories in the papers this Sunday.
Storm Dave to ease on Easter Sunday after amber alert expires
Storm Dave will clear northeast on Easter Sunday, bringing "sunshine and showers" to much of the country.
Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat
The statue honours the late African giant pouched rat who sniffed out more than 100 landmines during his lifetime.
ICE wanted to build a detention centre - this small farming town said no
Residents say they support the administration's immigration agenda - but not its plans to build a detention centre in their backyard.
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Apple at 50: Three products that changed how we live - and three that really didn't
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Chisora beaten by Wilder in captivating bout
Derek Chisora suffers a points defeat by Deontay Wilder in a wild heavyweight contest at London's O2 Arena in what is expected to be his final professional bout.
Man charged over fatal shooting of baby in pram in New York
Two men have been arrested over the shooting of a seven-month-old baby in Williamsburg.
AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary
Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.
How likely is a 'white Easter'?
While a blanket of snow is more often associated with Christmas than Easter, how do the chances of a White Christmas compare with a White Easter?
Our new reality show leaves nothing out
The couple say "nothing is off limits" in a new documentary which follows their pregnancy and parenthood journey.
How will rising fuel costs affect driving lessons?
Two bodies which represent driving instructors have sent letters to the UK government.
Streetwear and crop tops take World Cup fashion to new heights
Inspired by football culture on and off the pitch, this year's kit collections mix archive classics with streetwear staples.
US and Iran trade threats to unleash 'hell' as search for missing US airman continues
Iran rejected Donald Trump's ultimatum for a deal to re-open the Strait of Hormuz whose closure has led to a spike in oil prices.
Price calls for Shields fight after gruelling win over Pineiro
Lauren Price successfully defends her welterweight world titles against Stephanie Pineiro before a future fight with Claressa Shields is teased for the end of the year.
Sale hold off Quins comeback to reach Champions Cup last eight
Sale Sharks hold off a second-half comeback from Harlequins to progress to the Champions Cup quarter-finals.
Archbishop to pray for Middle East peace in first Easter sermon
Dame Sarah Mullally will call for an 'end to the violence and destruction' before a congregation in Canterbury.