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Richard Osman quits quiz show House of Games after 'amazing nine years'
The novelist and presenter says: "With the writing, there comes a point where you have to hand it over."

Ski duo named GB's Winter Paralympics flagbearers
Skiing duo Menna Fitzpatrick and Scott Meenagh will be Great Britain's flagbearers at the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony on Friday.

Should we have high hopes for Hamilton and Ferrari? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

England have better spinners and can beat India in semi-final - Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says England have a better spin attack than India and he has a "funny feeling" Harry Brook's side will win Thursday's T20 World Cup semi-final.

Fin Smith set to start as Borthwick shakes up England
England's entire backline could change from the game against Ireland for the Six Nations match in Italy on Saturday.

China removes three retired generals from national advisory body
Authorities gave no explanation for the ousters but they come as purges of military top brass pick up pace.

Texas Republicans back Trump over Iran - but some wary of 'a quagmire'
The president's supporters in one town hail his actions in the Middle East - though some comments suggest seeds of trouble.

Why independence is still a political dividing line in Scotland
Whatever the prevailing mood, there seems little prospect of another referendum in the near future.

Right to roam restriction approved for first Scottish Center Parcs
Restrictions at the site of its first Scottish holiday village will come into force in April.

Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping
Ben Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage.

‘Listen, you muppet’: MacGill explodes at podcast co-host over Candice Warner reference
The former Australian Test cricketer launched a furious tirade at Andrew Menczel, calling him a “f---ing idiot” for mentioning Candice Warner’s treatment by South African fans in 2018.

OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash
Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans.

Key areas for Scotland against champions France
Scotland face unbeaten France in the Six Nations on Saturday looking to keep their title hopes alive. Here are the areas they must get right.

Haaland? Kane? R9? Ranking the best centre-forwards this century
Who are the best centre-forwards of the 21st Century? We've had a go at trying to whittle down a pretty formidable list.

Full Worm Moon shines in UK skies
The full Worm Moon rose on Monday and will be visible overnight again into Wednesday morning across the UK.

Harry Styles concert to be streamed on Netflix
The former One Direction star will sing hits from his fourth solo album live in Manchester.

Barbican's £231m revamp plans given the go-ahead
The London arts centre is to get new lifts and will have step-free access throughout the venue.

A Brummie world premiere bursting with pride - by order of the Peaky Blinders
The world premiere of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man took place in Birmingham to wild acclaim.

Leaked photo, hot tub, and Pizzagate - video of Clintons' testimony on Epstein ties released
The newly released videos show Bill and Hillary Clinton sitting through separate depositions about Jeffrey Epstein.

Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble as crucial shipping lane threatened
Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trainer confident filly can ‘make the grade’ after bad outing
Trainer Joe Pride says Taxation is destined for better things than the Asahi Super Dry Handicap (1000m) at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.