England Six Nations squad: Vilikesa ‘Billy’ Sela and Greg Fisilau picked

England have called up uncapped 20-year-old prop Vilikesa 'Billy' Sela for the Six Nations to cover a crop of tighthead injuries, while Exeter number eight Greg Fisilau is rewarded for his fine club form with a place in a competitive back row group.Elsewhere, Gloucester second row Arthur Clarke, who was ruled out of last year's Six Nations with injury, but won his first cap against the United States in the summer, is included among the second rows.Northampton's uncapped…

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Liz Hurley and Anna Wintour among mourners at Valentino’s funeral

Crowds gathered in Rome on Friday for the funeral of Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, who has died at the age of 93.Valentino's funeral service was held at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs and celebrities including Elizabeth Hurley, Anne Hathaway and Tom Ford were in attendance. Source link

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Louis Dennis: Torquay United fail to overturn striker’s red card

Wotton also lost striker Jordan Young to a second booking for dissent moments after Dennis received his dismissal, meaning he is without his top two strikers for the trip to Enfield Town on Saturday. "It's hugely frustrating," he added."I'm not going to sit here and have a go the players. I've been guilty of it as a player and as a manager, opening my mouth at the wrong time and it can be a frustrating game."I didn't think…

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Trump’s Board of Peace, Zelensky and Musk at Davos

Before President Donald Trump left the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday, he announced the creation of the Board of Peace and called it a "new international oversight body", though several key US allies were not present at a charter-signing ceremony. Trump also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Elon Musk appeared at the forum for the first time to talk about space and AI. The BBC's Faisal Islam is in Davos and runs through the day's…

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Gary Caldwell: Exeter City boss aiming for success despite proposed budget cuts

Exeter's income was helped by the FA Cup third-round tie at Manchester City.But while there were more than 50,000 people in attendance, the low ticket prices at the Etihad Stadium meant the Grecians only earned about £180,000 from the game.The figure came after Exeter City Supporter's Trust called on Manchester City to give the club a greater share of the earnings from the game. Caldwell admitted that the financial uncertainty could have an affect on his squad-building next…

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Kornel Szucs: Plymouth Argyle defender is in plans – Tom Cleverley

Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley said defender Kornel Szucs is in his plans, despite his lack of game time.The 24-year-old Hungary international has made just 11 League One starts this season and has not been in the first 11 since the 3-0 home loss to Northampton Town on 29 November.In contrast, he started 31 games for the Pilgrims in the Championship last season.Cleverley sees the defender as a full-back - rather than a centre-back where he played much…

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University conduct plants biodiversity survey

Flowers and plants fitted to the outside of new and old buildings can enhance the biodiversity within urban environments, a new study has shown.The study, involving scientists and students from the University of Plymouth's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences and School of Biological and Marine Sciences, monitored activity involving pollinating insects, spiders, soil invertebrates, birds and bats.It took place at three locations spread across the city centre and outskirts of Plymouth.Hundreds of creatures were found including…

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NHS Stories – No smart phone? No problem

Available for over a yearThe NHS is offering more and more appointments online, which for some people is fine. But if can't use digital technology you might find yourself having to wait for weeks before you're seen. A new project in Torbay is aiming to do something about that. The idea is to install a 'health pod' - a private space where people could attend a virtual appointment, with help on hand to work the tech. It would…

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Nika Abuladze: Georgia prop to re-join Exeter from Montpellier

Georgia prop Nika Abuladze is to re-join Exeter in the summer. The 30-year-old left the Prem Rugby club in the summer of 2024 to join French side Montpellier.He has played 18 times for the Top 14 side as well as helping Georgia win last year's Rugby Europe Championship. Abuladze first moved to the Chiefs in March 2023 and went on to feature 16 times for the Devon club, as well as playing for his country at the 2023…

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Watch: ‘I’m still shaking’ – Tourist recounts running from New Zealand landslide

Several people are missing after a landslide on Thursday at campsite in the New Zealand tourist hotspot of Mount Maunganui.An Australian tourist told local media he is "still shaking" after fleeing the landslide, and that it was the "scariest thing" he's ever experienced. Rescuers are on site working to locate survivors.Follow the story live here. Source link

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Russian cosmonaut captures stunning aurora over Earth

Cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov captured breathtaking views of aurora lights over Earth, seen from the International Space Station. The lights were captured during one of the most powerful solar storms in over 20 years, according to the National Weather Service's Space Weather Prediction Center. The last solar radiation storm of comparable severity was recorded in October 2003. Auroras are caused by solar storms emitting high-speed charged particles colliding with Earth's atmosphere, creating vibrant light displays. Source link

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