Special News: February 2025

Friday, 28 February 2025

Lighthouse fog alarm sounding 'all day, all night'

Longships Lighthouse off Land's End is sounding a loud beep every 13 seconds.

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Thursday, 27 February 2025

New top story on Hacker News: Japan births fall to lowest in 125 years

Japan births fall to lowest in 125 years
18 by marban | 36 comments on Hacker News.

'I quit my job to live and breathe Pokémon cards'

Chloe Webb now runs a specialist store - and travels the world buying and selling Pokémon cards.

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Wednesday, 26 February 2025

New top story on Hacker News: The journalists training AI models for Meta and OpenAI

The journalists training AI models for Meta and OpenAI
5 by isaacfrond | 2 comments on Hacker News.

Watch Eubank Jr slap opponent Benn with egg

Watch as Chris Eubank Jr slaps Conor Benn with egg in a chaotic face-off at an extraordinary media conference in Manchester.

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Tuesday, 25 February 2025

Over my dead body - we won't give up title says Arteta

Arsenal will not stop fighting for the Premier League title despite slipping 11 points behind leaders Liverpool, says Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.

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New top story on Hacker News: Tesla sales in Europe down 45% in January

Tesla sales in Europe down 45% in January
30 by doener | 4 comments on Hacker News.

How much are energy bills going up?

Gas and electricity bills will rise again on 1 April, when the latest energy price cap takes effect.

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Monday, 24 February 2025

First 750 schools named for free breakfast clubs

From April, a pilot scheme will offer free breakfasts for 180,000 pupils in schools before class.

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New top story on Hacker News: Microsoft Cancels Leases for AI Data Centers, Analyst Says

Microsoft Cancels Leases for AI Data Centers, Analyst Says
10 by suraci | 0 comments on Hacker News.

'Rangers locked in vicious cycle as Clement departs'

Philippe Clement is just the latest manager to fail at Ibrox while everything else stays the same, writes Tom English.

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Sunday, 23 February 2025

How a plan to land £100m of cocaine on a Highland beach went wrong

In the 1990s a Scottish gang attempted to smuggle cocaine from Colombia into Scotland.

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'Gruesome sell-out or a chance to lead': What will happen when Starmer visits Trump?

What could happen when Sir Keir Starmer visits the White House next Thursday?

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India bans two opioids behind crisis in West Africa after BBC investigation

The moves come after a BBC investigation found a firm had been illegally exporting the drugs.

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Saturday, 22 February 2025

New top story on Hacker News: Twitch's new storage limits will purge swaths of Internet gaming history

Twitch's new storage limits will purge swaths of Internet gaming history
18 by 01-_- | 6 comments on Hacker News.

'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture

Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change.

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Friday, 21 February 2025

Sinn Féin to boycott White House St Patrick's Day celebrations

The party made its decision based on the US President's stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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New top story on Hacker News: Docker limits unauthenticated pulls to 10/HR/IP from Docker Hub, from March 1

Docker limits unauthenticated pulls to 10/HR/IP from Docker Hub, from March 1
20 by todsacerdoti | 20 comments on Hacker News.

Man, 87, 'staying put' in home near sinkhole

Bren Davis, 87, said he's not going anywhere despite living metres from the sinkholes.

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Thursday, 20 February 2025

Sheehan to captain much-changed Ireland against Wales

Dan Sheehan is named captain of a much-changed Ireland team for Saturday's Six Nations game against Wales in Cardiff.

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Nwaneri, Ouattara & Mitoma join budget brigade - FPL team of the week

With Manchester City and Liverpool meeting in gameweek 26, it is a chance to punt on budget-friendly Fantasy Premier League assets, writes Thomas Woods.

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Wednesday, 19 February 2025

'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture

Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change.

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How a plan to land £100m of cocaine on a Highland beach went wrong

In the 1990s a Scottish gang attempted to smuggle cocaine from Colombia into Scotland.

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Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Teen arrested after chilli oil attack at Costco

A boy is arrested on suspicion of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and remains in custody.

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Wada says Sinner case 'million miles away from doping'

Jannik Sinner's case was "a million miles away from doping", says World Anti-Doping Agency general counsel Ross Wenzel.

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Monday, 17 February 2025

McGinley expects PGA Tour-LIV deal before Masters

Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley believes a deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf could be announced before the Masters in April.

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Sunday, 16 February 2025

Catterall's world title dream upset by Barboza Jr

Jack Catterall suffered a split-decision points defeat to Arnold Barboza Jr in Manchester, dealing a major blow to the British light-welterweight's world-title ambitions.

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Saturday, 15 February 2025

The 1,000-winner jockey who's allergic to horses

Jockey Sean Bowen rode his 1,000th winner despite being allergic to horses.

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Friday, 14 February 2025

Sutton's predictions v The Wombats drummer & Everton fan Dan Haggis

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on The Wombats drummer and Everton fan Dan Haggis with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

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Watch: Premier League's iconic duos and their goals

In honour of Valentine's Day, BBC Sport looks back at some of the Premier League's most iconic partnerships and their goals together.

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Thursday, 13 February 2025

Lynx dumped in Highlands await new home

Four of the wild cats were spotted a month ago before being trapped in the UK's biggest national park.

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Wednesday, 12 February 2025

We speak to Lord Mandelson, the new ambassador to US

A conversation on day one of the job.

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New top story on Hacker News: US and UK refuse to sign AI safety declaration at summit

US and UK refuse to sign AI safety declaration at summit
23 by miohtama | 25 comments on Hacker News.

Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Lions watch week two: Fly-halves, flankers & props star

The battle to earn selection for the British and Irish Lions squad continued in the second round of the Six Nations, but who staked their claim?

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Monday, 10 February 2025

Feyi-Waboso & Furbank could return during Six Nations

Injured duo Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and George Furbank could return to boost England's back-three options before the end of the Six Nations.

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Watch: Eagles celebrate Super Bowl win in locker room

BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor speaks to Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirriani, cornerback Cooper DeJean and offensive tackle Jordan Mailata as they celebrate their Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans.

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Sunday, 9 February 2025

Gatland future in doubt as Wales leave Rome in ruins

Even in the Eternal City, time could be running out for the Wales head coach after a 14th Test defeat in a row.

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New top story on Hacker News: Chimes at Midnight

Chimes at Midnight
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Australia cruise to 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka

A clinical Australia complete a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka early on day four in Galle to seal a dominant 2-0 series win.

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Saturday, 8 February 2025

Modi's BJP wins big in high-stakes Delhi election

PM Modi's party is set to form a government in the Indian capital after 27 years.

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'A real fighter' - how Simeone's son emerged as key to Atletico

"He's a real fighter" - how Giuliano Simeone has become integral to his father's plans at Atletico Madrid.

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Friday, 7 February 2025

New top story on Hacker News: Scientists on alert as NOAA restricts contact with foreign nationals

Scientists on alert as NOAA restricts contact with foreign nationals
18 by N19PEDL2 | 6 comments on Hacker News.

Ireland's O'Mahony returns for Scotland game

Peter O'Mahony is recalled to the Ireland team for Sunday's Six Nations game against Scotland at Murrayfield.

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Thursday, 6 February 2025

New top story on Hacker News: Cameras of 1930s Era

Cameras of 1930s Era
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Mandatory jail for Nazi salutes under new Australia laws

The new laws come amid a wave of high profile antisemitic attacks which have become a heated topic of debate.

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Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Tributes paid to woman who died on beach rocks

Police say the woman's death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.

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New top story on Hacker News: Go Data Structures

Go Data Structures
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Smith set to start at fly-half for England

Marcus Smith is set to start at full-back and Fin Smith at fly-half for England in Saturday's Six Nations match with France at Allianz Stadium.

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