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Highlights from the third round of the 2025/26 FA Cup.
US military strikes Islamic State group targets in Syria, officials say
US President Donald Trump ordered the "large-scale strikes" on Saturday, US Central Command announced.
Another door closes for Spurs and Frank with damaging FA Cup exit
After Spurs' damaging FA Cup exit at home to Aston Villa, chief football writer Phil McNulty asks how long can head coach Thomas Frank survive?
Photographer 'over the Moon' with iconic ET recreation two years in the making
The planets finally aligned for friends who spent two years trying to recreate an iconic movie scene.
'There wasn't even time for CPR': Iran medics describe hospitals overwhelmed with dead and injured protesters
Hundreds of people are believed to have been killed and injured by the security forces, with more than 70 bodies brought to one hospital.
Snow, rain and wind warnings continue after Goretti disruption
A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice in Scotland, which begins at 03:00 on Sunday, has been upgraded to amber.
Love Island villa evacuated and filming postponed over wildfires
Filming in South Africa for the third series of Love Island: All Stars has been postponed. ITV has not said when it will resume.
Frank's failing Spurs knocked out of FA Cup by Aston Villa
Goals from Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers knock a wasteful Tottenham Hotspur side out of the FA Cup to pile more pressure on manager Thomas Frank.
Protester climbs on to balcony of Iranian embassy in London
The Metropolitan Police said two arrests were made as demonstrators rallied amid major anti-government protests in Iran.
Dozens arrested and one police officer injured in Minneapolis protests
Days after the death of Renee Good, protests continue in Minneapolis and cities across the US.
Newcastle win on penalties after epic six-goal thriller
Newcastle United and Bournemouth play out a six-goal thriller, after a Harvey Barnes goal in the 118th minute is cancelled out by Marcus Tavernier's equaliser minutes later, with Newcastle...
Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given apologises for Holocaust remark
Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given "unreservedly" apologises for describing Wilfried Nancy's short time as Celtic manager as an "absolute Holocaust" on BBC show Final Score.
'It's double figures' - Manchester City score 10 as they thrash Exeter
Seven-time winners Manchester City cruise into the fourth round of the FA Cup by thrashing League One side Exeter City 10-1, with new signing Antoine Semenyo scoring a debut goal at Etihad Stadium.
Paramedic and police officer seriously hurt while attending crash
Three men are arrested after five emergency workers are struck while attending an earlier crash.
'He is here with us' - Macclesfield make FA Cup history on emotional day
Non-league Macclesfield made FA Cup history by knocking out holders Crystal Palace on a memorable but emotional day - their victory achieved against a backdrop of tragedy.
Emotional scenes as Macclesfield beat FA Cup holders Crystal Palace 25 days after striker's death
Ethan McLeod died in a car crash on 16 December. The 21-year-old's parents celebrated with players and fans following the non-league side's shock 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace.
Time-wasting by goalkeepers can harm WSL 'attractiveness'
Arsenal manager Renee Slegers says time-wasting by goalkeepers in the Women's Super League can harm the "attractiveness" of the game.
Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m
Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics No 1, which introduced the world to Superman, are thought to exist.
Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m
Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics No 1, which introduced the world to Superman, are thought to exist.
Man dies after tree falls onto caravan during Storm Goretti
Police say a man in his 50s died in the incident in Helston during Storm Goretti.