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Named after Van Basten - Asensio shining at Villa

Marco Asensio has won the Champions League three times and multiple other trophies at Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain but now he is looking to add more silverware with Aston Villa.

Disabled people demand cash access: 'It makes me feel independent'

Disability Rights UK and the RNIB are warning that a cashless society could create barriers for disabled people.

Starmer charms Trump, but any deals will have to wait

"What a beautiful accent," the US president said of the British leader. Sarah Smith breaks down their White House meeting.

'We are still in the fight' - just how bad does it look for Leicester?

Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy insists his side are 'still in the fight' to stay up despite suffering an 11th loss in 12 Premier League games at West Ham.

'We lacked spark' - strikers who could be 'final piece of Arsenal jigsaw'

Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are among the sides looking for a new striker in the summer. BBC Sport takes a look at who could head to the Premier League.

The papers: 'Putin will strike again' and Starmer heads to DC

The prime minister's upcoming talks with US President Donald Trump dominate the front pages on Thursday.

Myanmar villagers reveal 'desperate' illegal kidney sales

Two Burmese men tell the BBC they used forged documents and middlemen to undergo surgery in India.

Keep smiling and goals will come - Maresca tells Palmer

Cole Palmer has been encouraged to keep working and laughing by manager Enzo Maresca, who believes the goals will then return.

The papers: UK ramps up defence budget and Europe's 'fight for peace'

The government's increase in defence spending and developments between Ukraine and the US dominate Wednesday's papers.

Eubank Jr slaps Benn with egg at chaotic face-off

Chris Eubank Jr slaps Conor Benn across the face with an egg during a head-to-head at an extraordinary media conference for their fight in Manchester.

'People will starve' because of US aid cut to Sudan

Nearly two million people who have relied on community kitchens for food have lost this lifeline.

Galatasaray accuse Mourinho of making 'racist statements'

Galatasaray said they would "initiate criminal proceedings" against Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho after claiming he made "racist statements" following the teams' 0-0 draw on Monday.

Peace must not mean surrendering Ukraine, Macron says alongside Trump

The two leaders exchange warm words as they hold talks on Ukraine, but differences on ending the war are clear.

Double lung transplant means couple can dance again

John Canning says he had to rely on oxygen 24 hours a day before he had the operation.

Is the downfall of a Japanese star a turning point for women's rights?

The downfall of Masahiro Nakai is a marked departure from how Japan treats claims of sexual violence.

Bivol dethrones Beterbiev in thrilling revenge win

Russian Dmitry Bivol produces a masterclass to gain revenge over compatriot Artur Beterbiev and win the undisputed light-heavyweight world title.

Mystery of body in wetsuit found in reservoir puzzles police

Police continue to investigate how a body of a man in a wetsuit was found in a Welsh reservoir.

US measles outbreak sickens nearly 100 in Texas, New Mexico

Texas authorities reported a surge in cases since January in communities with low vaccination rates.

'Huge mountain to climb' - Leicester in 'alarming situation'

Protests. No home league goal in over two months. Rooted in the relegation zone. What next for Leicester?

'England to monster Scotland? Where's the evidence?'

All the Calcutta Cup talk is of England ending Scotland's dominance, but it would be foolish to write off the visitors, writes Tom English.

S Korea's impeached president whips up old communist fears and conspiracies

Yoon Suk Yeol's most fanatic followers believe the opposition wants to turn South Korea into a communist country.

YouTuber's 'dirty' comments spark massive row in India

Remarks made by popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia on a talent show have led to a huge controversy.

The Papers: 'Shameful' Trump attack on Zelensky and 'Tearful Emma'

Nearly all of Thursday's papers lead with one story - the deepening row between the US and Ukraine after Donald Trump's new remarks.

'Nothing is eternal' - Guardiola 'accepts reality' as Man City exit

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says "nothing is eternal" after his side are knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid.

Central Cee makes history at Mobo Awards

The rapper has matched Stormzy's record of seven awards, after winning best male act for the second year running.

Hamilton 'invigorated' by Ferrari move at F1 launch

Lewis Hamilton says he feels "so full of life" because "everything is new" at his first public event as a Ferrari driver.

Poetry centre and old Ikea get share of £67m culture fund

Ten major projects get government funding, but another £30m is withdrawn from six more areas.

Watch: Boats rescue residents and pets from flooded homes as storm hits US and Canada

At least 13 people have died after a storm hit south-eastern parts of the US.

Are noise-cancelling headphones hurting young people's hearing?

More young people are presenting to audiology teams in England with difficulty processing sound.

Watch: Trump's motorcade drives lap of Daytona 500 racetrack

The president opened the Nascar season with a flyby and lap in front of the racing cars.

FBI to help police with Southport killer inquiry

Teams in the US are providing support as British police try to recover the killer's deleted searches.

'What a week' - in-form Everton's revival under Moyes keeps rolling

No Premier League team has picked up more points than Everton since David Moyes returned to Goodison Park in January.

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.

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.

Hull KR claim golden-point victory over Castleford

Mikey Lewis kicks a golden point drop-goal for Hull KR to earn a 19-18 victory over Castleford Tigers in their Super League opener.

Beyoncé fans braced for ticket rush - and high prices

Tickets for Beyoncé's latest UK dates go on general sale on Friday, with prices reaching up to £950.

The Papers: 'Don't let Putin win' and 'King's trip to charm Trump'

The papers are still mostly leading with Trump and Putin's pledge to begin negotiations to end the Ukraine war.

Littler wins Premier League night two in Glasgow

World champion Luke Littler defeats world number one Luke Humphries 6-5 in a last-leg decider to win night two of the Premier League in Glasgow.

England set-up not a 'lazy environment' - Buttler

Captain Jos Buttler rejects the idea England have not trained enough during their difficult tour of India, saying they do not have a "lazy environment".

Kane and Olise lead Bayern to victory against spirited Celtic

A Michael Olise rocket and Harry Kane volley give Bayern Munich a 2-1 victory against an impressive Celtic in the Champions League play-offs.

Has the Met Police just become less safe?

Met officers who fail internal vetting scheme may keep jobs thanks to court ruling.

The Papers: 'Ukraine needs US support' and Kate's prison visit

A number of Wednesday's papers touch on the latest on the assisted dying bill going through Parliament.

Man City's lack of belief and ageing team exposed by ruthless Real Madrid

Manchester City's lack of belief and ageing squad is exposed by ruthless Real Madrid to leave their Champions League hopes in danger, writes BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty

Hamas blames Israel as it postpones hostage release

It accuses Israel of ceasefire violations, drawing fury from Israel's defence minister.

Earth's inner core may have changed shape, say scientists

The findings shed light on a deeply mysterious part of Earth that is key to life on our planet.

Why more young men in Germany are turning to the far right

The far right here and elsewhere in Europe attracts an increasing number of young people, particularly men.

The Papers: 'MPs in vile chats' and 'Labour's plan to tackle Farage threat'

The fallout after the sacking of a health minister over offensive messages is the top story in some of Monday's front pages.

Ireland's 'master of control' buoyed by Murrayfield win

Ireland's Sam Prendergast is staying level-headed while the hype around him continues to grow.

'You can judge me - but don't criticise my outstanding Spurs players'

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says his players have been "outstanding" during a challenging season after their FA Cup loss to Aston Villa.

Dozens killed in bus crash in southern Mexico

The bus operator says 48 people had been travelling on the Cancun to Tabasco bus service.

The Papers: Trump 'won't deport Harry' and tributes to Southport 'angels'

The parents of two girls killed in Southport pay tribute to their "angels" on several Sunday papers.

'I'm happy it was like that' - so was FA Cup better without VAR?

The debate over the use of technology in football is nothing new - but in the FA Cup fourth round its absence has provided a frequent talking point.

The Papers: 'Trump wants UK tax cuts for tech giants' and 'hands off our ISAs'

A warning that axing ISAs could "trigger a mortgage crisis" is one of the stories on Saturday's fronts.

Trump says he is revoking Biden's security clearance

"There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information," President Donald Trump says.

'Not Fergie time, offside time' - Leicester rue lack of VAR as Man Utd progress

Ruud van Nistelrooy says his Leicester side were beaten not in "Fergie time, but offside time" as Harry Maguire's controversial late winner sends Manchester United into the FA Cup fifth round.

Badenoch says leadership involves 'tough words' too

The Conservative leader speaks to the BBC after she told party staff they needed to do better.

'Not enough for what club expects' - 'toothless' Arsenal miss out again

Arsenal's first trophy hopes of the season are left in tatters by Newcastle - as fans are yet again left rueing their lack of a striker.

The Papers: 'Baby killer or victim?' and victim's mother hits out

New evidence on the Lucy Letby case from a panel of experts leads many of the papers.

Man jailed for trying to kill PC with scissors

Jenner stabbed the Kent Police officer in the head with a pair of scissors, a court is told.

Biden signs with Los Angeles talent agency

The former president was signed to the same agency between 2017 to 2020, which also represents the Obamas.

Trump sows uncertainty - and Xi Jinping sees an opportunity

President Xi Jinping has made no secret of his ambition for China to lead an alternate world order.

Spurs sign Bayern Munich forward Tel on loan

Tottenham Hotspur sign France Under-21s forward Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich on loan until the end of the season.

Thames Water seeks court approval for emergency cash

Thames Water is hoping to secure an emergency cash injection or face runing out of money in weeks.

The Papers: 'New doubt over Letby guilt' and 'crackdown on AI child abuse'

Fresh concerns raised in the Lucy Letby case and government plans to stop AI child abuse are on the front of Sunday's papers.