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Rugby League
Brisbane Broncos' Payne Haas banned for four NRL matches
The Guardian - Australian Associated Press
Brisbane Broncos’ Payne Haas has been suspended for the first four rounds of the NRL premiership and fined $20,000 for failing to cooperate fully with the NRL integrity unit. The 19-year-old has been down
Labour Party
Eighth Labour MP quits party to join breakaway Independent Group
The Guardian - Heather Stewart Political editor
Joan Ryan has become the eighth Labour MP to resign and join the breakaway Independent Group, claiming Jeremy Corbyn’s party has become, “infected with the scourge of anti-Jewish racism”. Ryan, the MP
UEFA Champions League
Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich: Champions League player ratings
The Guardian - Paul Wilson at Anfield
Jordan Henderson was Liverpool’s star man with a captain’s performance, while Javi Martinez’s authoritative display stood out for Bayern Munich Alisson Occasionally over-confident with ball at his feet,
Female Genital Mutilation
100 Vaginas review – an extraordinary and empowering spread of the legs
The Guardian - Lucy Mangan
First things first: the documentary 100 Vaginas (Channel 4) was not about 100 vaginas – it was about 100 vulvas. They were photographed up close and personal by the artist Laura Dodsworth with their owners
UEFA Champions League
Barcelona held in Champions League at Lyon after failing to take chances
The Guardian - Reuters
Barcelona were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Lyon in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday as both sides remained undefeated in this season’s competition. The La Liga leaders dominated
Jürgen Klopp
Liverpool and Bayern Munich trade blows but draw leaves tie poised
The Guardian - Andy Hunter at Anfield
Jürgen Klopp’s prediction of a “blockbuster” between the two five-times champions of Europe was misplaced. His warning about the strength of his old adversaries from Bayern Munich was not. The wise heads
Rugby Union
Wales turn England changing room into a theatre for Ray Gravell play
The Guardian - Paul Rees
Wales have turned to Gareth Bale to ensure they maintain their winning start to the Six Nations against England at the Principality Stadium on Saturday. They were at the ground on Monday night to hear
Rugby Union
My form is having a mental effect on England’s opponents, says Jonny May
The Guardian - Robert Kitson
At this rate Jonny May might have to consider changing his surname. Nowadays it is less a case of “may” than “will” when the Leicester wing hurtles towards a try-line, to the point where Wales will have
Science
Infusions of young blood not proven 'safe or effective', US government warns
The Guardian - Adam Gabbatt in New York
The US government has warned that older people should not be paying to have their veins filled with the blood of young people, in a blow for what was becoming a fad anti-aging treatment. In a statement
World News
Shamima Begum: Isis Briton faces move to revoke citizenship
The Guardian - Kevin Rawlinson and Vikram Dodd
The family of a teenager who travelled to Syria to join Islamic State has been told the Home Office intends to revoke her British citizenship, according to their lawyer. Shamima Begum, who left her home
Science
Plantwatch: salt marshes are the unsung heroes saving our coastlines
The Guardian - Paul Simons
Salt marshes are not glamorous – muddy flats on coasts and estuaries, washed with seawater on the tides, where only specially adapted plants can survive in such a tough salty environment. Although frequently
Boxing
Jarrell Miller can’t beat me even on his best day, says Anthony Joshua
The Guardian - Bryan Armen Graham in New York
So much of the early buildup to Anthony Joshua’s forthcoming defence of the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles has centred on those the British champion will not be fighting on 1 June at Madison Square
Lando Norris
British driver Lando Norris makes a fast start on F1 track bow for McLaren
The Guardian - Giles Richards in Barcelona
Lando Norris, who took to the track for the first time as a Formula One driver in testing on Tuesday, capped a strong performance by setting the second-fastest time. The 19-year-old McLaren driver will
Opinion (UK)
Why Bernie Sanders' radicalism can take out Trump
The Guardian - Nathan Robinson
Sanders has an unusual advantage against Trump: he’s capable of effectively countering the type of nationalist populism that elevated Trump to office Now that Bernie Sanders is officially in the 2020 race,
Ofsted
Investigation after pupils say they were 'pinched and slapped' at faith school
The Guardian - Richard Adams Education editor
Ofsted refers safeguarding concerns after pupils at Talmud Torah Yetev Lev primary report physical sanctions A safeguarding investigation is under way at a private Jewish primary school in north London
Shamima Begum
Taking Shamima Begum's citizenship risks making her a martyr
The Guardian - Robert Verkaik
The decision to strip Shamima Begum of her citizenship will turn a young British woman into a martyr. In the same way Guantánamo Bay became a recruiting sergeant for extremism, cases like that of Begum
Manchester City FC
Kevin De Bruyne says quadruple ‘nearly impossible’ for Manchester City
The Guardian - Jamie Jackson
Kevin De Bruyne has said Manchester City have been “figured out” but he still believes they can win three competitions and so better last season. City, in Germany for Wednesday’s Champions League last-16
World News
Thousands take to streets of France after antisemitic attacks
The Guardian - Angelique Chrisafis in Paris
Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in cities across France to protest against a recent rise in antisemitic attacks. The prime minister, Édouard Philippe, was expected to attend the in
Film (UK)
Leaving Neverland: first trailer for 'devastating' Michael Jackson documentary
The Guardian - Benjamin Lee
It’s a documentary Michael Jackson’s estate doesn’t want you to see. But despite legal threats, HBO and Channel 4 will air Leaving Neverland next month. A new trailer offers a first look at the troubling
Politics
MPs fear May could exploit Labour split to call early election
The Guardian - Rowena Mason Deputy political editor
Labour and Conservative parliamentarians are anxious that the new breakaway group formed by Luciana Berger and Chuka Umunna has increased the chances of Theresa May calling an early election. On the Labour
Cricket
Eoin Morgan expects West Indies to put England’s dominance to the test
The Guardian - Ali Martin in Barbados
The Kensington Oval has already chewed up and spat out the concept of favourites and underdogs on this Caribbean tour, so while Eoin Morgan’s England one-day side appear to be very much the former going
World News
House investigates 'White House plan' to share nuclear technology with Saudis
The Guardian - Erin Durkin
Top White House officials pushed a plan to share nuclear technology with Saudi Arabia, despite objections from career national security staff, according to a new congressional report. The report from House
Donald Trump
Trump might have a solid case for emergency declaration, analysts say
Guardian US - Tom McCarthy in New York
Many legal analysts who watched Donald Trump declare a national emergency over immigration on Friday thought the president had weak legal grounds for doing so. In particular, many thought Trump hurt his
Media Industry
Alan Jones apologises to Malcolm Turnbull for branding him a traitor
The Guardian - Katharine Murphy Political editor
The controversial Sydney broadcaster Alan Jones has delivered an on-air apology to Malcolm Turnbull for branding him a “traitor to the nation” during a program broadcast by Sky News in February. Jones
Honda
Honda's decision is a vote of no confidence in Britain’s future
The Guardian - Rob Davies
Honda claims Brexit had nothing to do with the decision to shutter its Swindon plant, but almost nobody seems to be buying it. The consensus among industry pundits is that it suits Honda to avoid dipping
Labour Party
At times like these, Corbyn is his own worst enemy
The Guardian - John Crace
It was the merest hint of an olive branch. A chink in the denial. During a rather tetchy and uninspired speech at the annual conference of the manufacturing trade organisation, Make UK, Jeremy Corbyn just
Donald Tusk
Brexit backstop talks: Theresa May to present EU with new proposals
The Guardian - Rowena Mason, Daniel Boffey and Jessica Elgot
Theresa May will present the EU with new legal proposals to solve the Irish backstop issue on Wednesday, which Downing Street hopes will be enough to convince Eurosceptics to back her Brexit deal. The
Horse Racing
Presenting Percy may run this weekend despite owner’s caution
The Guardian - Chris Cook at Straffan
The need to be “ultra, ultra careful” with the horse of a lifetime was behind the late decision not to run Presenting Percy last weekend but there is still a 50% chance, according to his owner, that the
Mermaids
National Lottery to give grant to transgender children's group
The Guardian - Aamna Mohdin
The National Lottery Community Fund has confirmed it will give the charity Mermaids, which supports transgender children, a grant of £500,000 over the course of five years after an initial outcry at the
Opinion (UK)
The choice is clear for Labour MPs. Stay with Corbyn or leave the party
The Guardian - Rafael Behr
The fact that they have taken action exposes the passivity of the remaining anti-Corbyn rump There is a phrase that has a lot of currency among Labour MPs who hate the direction their party has taken Jeremy

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Brisbane Broncos' Payne Haas banned for four NRL matches

Eighth Labour MP quits party to join breakaway Independent Group

Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich: Champions League player ratings

100 Vaginas review – an extraordinary and empowering spread of the legs

Barcelona held in Champions League at Lyon after failing to take chances

Liverpool and Bayern Munich trade blows but draw leaves tie poised

Wales turn England changing room into a theatre for Ray Gravell play

My form is having a mental effect on England’s opponents, says Jonny May

Infusions of young blood not proven 'safe or effective', US government warns

Shamima Begum: Isis Briton faces move to revoke citizenship

Plantwatch: salt marshes are the unsung heroes saving our coastlines

Jarrell Miller can’t beat me even on his best day, says Anthony Joshua

British driver Lando Norris makes a fast start on F1 track bow for McLaren

Why Bernie Sanders' radicalism can take out Trump

Investigation after pupils say they were 'pinched and slapped' at faith school

Taking Shamima Begum's citizenship risks making her a martyr

Kevin De Bruyne says quadruple ‘nearly impossible’ for Manchester City

Thousands take to streets of France after antisemitic attacks

Leaving Neverland: first trailer for 'devastating' Michael Jackson documentary

MPs fear May could exploit Labour split to call early election

Eoin Morgan expects West Indies to put England’s dominance to the test

House investigates 'White House plan' to share nuclear technology with Saudis

Trump might have a solid case for emergency declaration, analysts say

Alan Jones apologises to Malcolm Turnbull for branding him a traitor

Honda's decision is a vote of no confidence in Britain’s future

At times like these, Corbyn is his own worst enemy

Brexit backstop talks: Theresa May to present EU with new proposals

Presenting Percy may run this weekend despite owner’s caution

National Lottery to give grant to transgender children's group

The choice is clear for Labour MPs. Stay with Corbyn or leave the party