Day: February 9, 2021

Having battled coronavirus, French nun Sister Andre will celebrate her 117th birthday this week.

A Texas lawyer discovered his face had been replaced by a cat video filter during a court session on Zoom

Burnley narrowly avoid a costly FA Cup mistake after naming a suspended player in their line-up to face Bournemouth.

Watch highlights as Scott McTominay’s well-taken extra-time volley is enough to send Manchester United into the FA Cup quarter-finals at the expense of West Ham.

Around 34% of children under five are living below the poverty line, according to a baby bank charity.

Manchester United substitute Scott McTominay breaks the deadlock in extra time as Manchester United take the lead against West Ham in their FA Cup tie.

Emergency services’ communication “didn’t unfold as expected” in a training drill, an inquiry hears.

Scott McTominay scores in extra time as Manchester United beat West Ham to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

Watch the best goals from the weekend’s La Liga fixtures, featuring Javi Galan’s stunning strike for SD Huesca against Real Madrid.

Managerless Bournemouth reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup for the first time in 64 years with a 2-0 victory at Premier League Burnley.

West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski makes an “unbelievable” save from Victor Lindelof’s deflected header to keep the score at 0-0 in their FA Cup fifth-round tie against Manchester United.

West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski makes an “unbelievable” save from Victor Lindelof’s deflected header to keep the score at 0-0 in their FA Cup fifth-round tie against Manchester United.

The FA Cup fifth round takes place across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and you can watch three ties – including Manchester United v West Ham – live on the BBC.

South Asian people remained more likely than white people to die in Covid second wave.

Managerless Bournemouth reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 64 years with victory at Premier League Burnley.

Hotel chain probes “circumstances surrounding” photo alleging party at one of its closed hotels.

The Queen’s ninth great-grandchild was born on Tuesday morning at a central London hospital.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening.

Three members of Congress describe in vivid detail what they saw as rioters stormed the building.

Those who have been charged so far come from a variety of backgrounds and at least 41 states.

Dave Egerton, the former Bath and England back row, dies at the age of 59.

Jason Lowe’s famous proposal disappears from Sheffield’s Park Hill flats after almost 20 years.

The UK’s chief Brexit negotiator says Brussels must adopt a “different spirit” towards its neighbour.

Councillors will reconsider the planning application in the light of climate change advice.

A fire-retardant product could have been sold instead, the inquiry into the 2017 tower fire hears.

Safety investigators are meeting to discuss the cause of the NBA star’s fatal helicopter crash.

The two icons of the Scottish independence movement are embroiled in an increasingly bitter dispute.

Chairman Peter Cowgill says the new EU trade deal has meant “double-digit millions” in extra costs.

A 16-year-old boy who was also injured in the attack remains in hospital, detectives have said.

These are the lawmakers with a big influence on the impeachment process against the former president.

The former Loose Women panellist explained she is not a practising Muslim earlier this week.

Comments made about women by Tokyo Olympics boss Yoshiro Mori were “absolutely inappropriate”, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) says.

The racing driver, who had both legs amputated, will walk, cycle and kayak the distance for charity.

Executive chairman Robert Elstone offers his resignation from the role at rugby league’s Super League organisation.

England’s defeat by Scotland continued a worrying trend for Eddie Jones’ side – and the Rugby Union Weekly podcast team ask whether they can rally in this year’s Six Nations.

The spider crab and megrim sole are to be rebranded to get rid of “negative connotations”.

People seek out excitement as snow, ice and freezing temperatures continue to grip the country.

The singer was the glue that held The Supremes together, and ensured their legacy.

Scotland’s players were unaware of others taking a knee amid confusion before their match against England, says head coach Gregor Townsend.

Cold weather payments are available to some as temperatures stay low.

Fines of up to £10,000 and 10-year jail sentences threatened for people breaking travel rules designed to keep emerging variants out of UK

School leaders say plans should not be about “grinding out more hours from tired children”.

The travel firm expects holiday bookings to be 80% of usual levels thanks to the vaccine programme.

A team of international and Chinese experts say more work is needed to identify the source of the virus.

Formula 1 bosses are to discuss the introduction of shorter ‘sprint’ races in an attempt to increase entertainment levels this season.

England interim manager Hege Riise names her first squad for the friendly against Northern Ireland on 23 February.

Donald Trump’s lawyers are disputing his impeachment on several fronts – are they right?