Hottest February marks ninth new monthly record in a row
It’s the ninth month of global temperature records in a row, driven by climate change and El Niño. Source: BBC News
Man arrested in high-profile Australian disappearance
Samantha Murphy has not been seen since leaving her home for a run more than a month ago. Source: BBC News
Hunt cuts National Insurance and extends child benefit as election looms
But Labour says many people will still be worse off because of existing freezes to income tax bands. Source: BBC News
Plaid Cymru: Rhys ab Owen touched women on night out, report finds
The report details many issues Mr ab Owen raised about the process, including that Mr ab Owen had claimed Mr Bain was biased against him and argued he had a right to a private life under Human Rights legislation, which extend to being “boisterous, argumentative or rowdy”. Source: BBC News
Public inquiry to be announced into Emma Caldwell case
Justice Secretary Angela Constance is set to confirm the move in a Holyrood statement on Thursday. Source: BBC News
Explosions hit Odesa as Zelensky meets Greek PM
Ukraine’s navy says five people have been killed after missile strikes in the southern port city. Source: BBC News
Child benefit to be paid to more families
The chancellor says changes mean 170,000 families will not pay charges on the benefit. Source: BBC News
LIV Golf: League withdraws world ranking bid as Jon Rahm criticises system
Masters champion Jon Rahm said the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) is not “a good system” after LIV Golf withdrew its application to join. A letter from the league’s CEO Greg Norman told players it will not pursue its bid for world ranking points. “It’s now clear that the best way forward for LIV as […]
Mother charged with murder of 10-year-old girl
Shay Kang was found with injuries at an address in Rowley Regis, West Midlands, on Monday. Source: BBC News
India v England: Mark Wood replaces Ollie Robinson for fifth Test in Dharamsala
Conditions are forecast to be much cooler in Dharamsala compared to the rest of the series Venue: Himachal Pradesh CA Stadium, Dharamsala Dates: 7-11 March Time: 04:00 GMT Coverage: Live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app, with daily Test Match Special podcasts on BBC Sounds Mark Wood replaces fellow seamer Ollie Robinson […]