Monday's papers have images of Newcastle United fans and players celebrating their League Cup victory.

The i newspaper and The Times editions on Monday 17 March

'Geordie joy' and 'Labour's war of words'

Rory McIlroy will have to return on Monday for a play-off after American JJ Spaun erased his lead over the final few holes at a storm-affected Players Championship.

Rory McIlroy in the final round at Sawgrass

McIlroy and Spaun face Monday play-off at The Players

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The weather cut a swathe of destruction across an area of the country that is home to more than 100 million people.

A brother and sister search through her destroyed home at a trailer park in Poplar Bluff, Missouri

US tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms leave 40 dead and 'staggering' damage

The US said it launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi targets on Saturday. 

A person inspects the damage at a cordoned off area, a day after US airstrikes targeted a nearby position, in Sana'a, Yemen, on 16 March 2025

Fresh US strikes in Yemen with 53 now dead, Houthis say

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Barcelona's Raphinha is linked with a return to England, Eduardo Camavinga is on Manchester City's radar, and Premier League rivals target Marcus Thuram.

Man Utd make offer for Raphinha - Monday's gossip

The Falkirk West SNP representative is one of the original MSPs having been elected in 1999.

Gret-haired man wearing a navy suit and tartan tie

Ex-minister Matheson to step down from Holyrood

The Orlando Magic fight back to upset the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-103 and end the Cavs' 16-game winning streak.

Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action

Cavaliers' winning streak ended by Magic comeback

Captain Bruno Fernandes insists he will be his own man - and on current form Manchester United would not have it any other way.

Bruno Fernandes celebrates his goal at Leicester

'I do things my way' - 'special' Fernandes hits back at critics

Britain's Jack Draper claims the biggest title of his career with a straight-set win over Denmark's Holger Rune in the Indian Wells final.

Jack Draper lifts the Indian Wells trophy

Draper beats Rune to win Indian Wells title

Leicester City manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy says that it is "impossible" for his side to give up following their 3-0 loss to Manchester United at the King Power Stadium.

Leicester will fight until the end - Nistelrooy

The County Down gymnast won with his pro dance partner Laura Nolan. 

Gymnast Rhys McClenaghan and his dance partner Laura Nolan smile for the cameras as they hold a trophy for winning RTÉ's Dancing with the Stars

Rhys McClenaghan 'reeling in' the Dancing with the Stars win 

The Women of Llanrumney is set on a sugar plantation in 18th Century Jamaica.

A woman looks in fear toward the camera in a scene from the play. Her clothing and the setting confirm it is set centuries in the past. On the table, there is fruit as well as two candles on display. She is bordered by flames hinting at the tone of the play. On the wall, there is a framed portrait of a man

Wales' slavery legacy explored in new play

A high street notorious for empty shops and cannabis farms is the focus of a new police operation.

Empty shops on Bangor's high street in Gwynedd, north Wales

Crackdown on high street notorious for cannabis farms

The owners of an oil tanker involved in a collision in the North Sea say its crew limited damage.

An aerial view of an oil tanker. It has a hole in the side after a collision with a cargo ship.

North Sea oil tanker owner praises 'heroic' crew

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says he was glad to see both Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho break goal droughts in their 3-0 win over Leicester City.

Amorim praises Hojlund & Garnacho after goal droughts end

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Boca Juniors v Defensa y Justicia

Dan Burn says he does not want to go to sleep in case Newcastle's Carabao Cup win, which ended their long trophy drought, was a dream.

Newcastle defender Dan Burn lifts the Carabao Cup

'I don't want to go to sleep because I feel like I'm dreaming'

Take a look at some of the best pictures as Newcastle United players and fans celebrate ending a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy win.

Newcastle players celebrate with the Carabao Cup trophy

Tears and cheers - best pictures as Newcastle celebrate cup win

Watch the moment Eddie Howe arrives for his Carabao Cup final post-match news conference admitting to smelling "strange", following Newcastle's celebrations.

Howe turns up 'drenched' to news conference after cup win

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Unión Magdalena v Boyacá Chicó

Teenager Mirra Andreeva underlines her growing reputation as the hottest emerging talent on the WTA Tour by shocking Aryna Sabalenka to win the Indian Wells title.

Mirra Andreeva hugs the Indian Wells trophy

Teenager Andreeva 'runs like rabbit' to stun Sabalenka

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Cobresal v O'Higgins

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe and his players will assume legendary status on Tyneside after winning the club's first major trophy in 56 years, says Phil McNulty.

Eddie Howe celebrates after Newcastle's Carabao Cup final win against Liverpool at Wembley

Howe's history men to go down in Newcastle folklore

Sharone Lifschitz said it was important all families were reunited with their relatives, both dead and alive

Sharone Lifschitz wears a black jumper and embraces her father, Oded Lifsthiz, who wears a hat and glasses

British daughter of Gaza hostage says burying father 'incredibly meaningful'

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Portland Timbers v LA Galaxy

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton says the Welsh Rugby Union must cut one of the four Welsh regions in a bid to solve a crisis that has seen the national side suffer 17 Test defeats in a row.

'WRU must cut a region to solve Welsh rugby crisis' - Warburton

Kent Fire and Rescue Service say the cause of the fire at Fullingpits Wood is not yet known.

A street with emergency vehicles parked all along one side including fire engines, police cars and rescue vehicles. There are trees behind the vehicles.

Emergency services attend underground bunker fire

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says his side's 2-0 Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle at Wembley ends a "tough week".

Cup final loss ends tough week for Liverpool - Slot

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Survivors and relatives of those who died in a fire in North Macedonia speak of their grief.

Marija has tears in her eyes and a bandage on her face

'My sister died' - Nightclub survivors and relatives speak of grief

Police said the road was closed while West Sussex Fire and Rescue tackled the blaze.

An aerial view of a house on fire with flames seen in the roof and firefighters in the garden behind the house.

Fire affecting five homes leads to police appeal

Dutch defender Aniek Nouwen stars in Crystal Palace's 3-1 win over Aston Villa in what was her first game since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in December 2023. 

Aniek Nouwen of Crystal Palace poses for a photo with a supporter after the team's victory against Aston Villa.

'We keep fighting' - Nouwen backs Palace survival bid

The O'Rourke sisters Lisa and Aoife have to be content with silver medals after losing their finals at the Women's World Boxing Championships in Serbia.

Lisa O'Rourke (left) and Aoife O'Rourke (right) became the first sisters to compete in finals at the same World Boxing Championship tournament

O'Rourke sisters lose World Championship finals

Six Nations Rugby Special pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton discuss France's dominance, physicality and power across the Six Nations tournament after their win against Scotland secured them the title.

Why 'fantastic' France were deserved Six Nations winners

A man was found with suspected stab wounds inside a house in Sheffield, police say. 

A screenshot from Google streetview of Barlow Drive, Sheffield. There is a green, leafy tree to the right and on the left is a row of semi-detached homes with front gardens. Two cars are also parked on the road.

Murder arrest after man found dead inside home

Inter Milan move three points clear at the top of Serie A after beating third-placed Atalanta.

Carlos Augusto celebrates scoring for Inter Milan

Inter beat Atalanta to extend Serie A lead

Ousmane Dembele continues his fine form with a goal to help Paris St-Germain beat Marseille and edge closer to wrapping up a 13th Ligue 1 title.

Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring against Marseille

PSG edge closer to title with win against Marseille

Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres strike in stoppage time as Barcelona come back from two-goals down to claim a dramatic victory over fellow title hopefuls Atletico Madrid and move top of La Liga.

Barca fight back from two goals down to beat Atletico

Marc Marquez seals consecutive victories to start the 2025 MotoGP season as he takes first place at the Argentina Grand Prix.

Marc Marquez in action at the Argentina Grand Prix

Marc Marquez leads sibling one-two to maintain strong start

Fourth-placed Devils slip further behind the Elite League leaders as five-game winning run ends at Sheffield.

Action from Sheffield Steelers against Cardiff Devils

Devils lose ground on title chasers at Sheffield

The events included a half marathon, a 5km and a junior race taking place in Woking.

A group of runners sets off from a start line with an inflatable arch in the background and banners and fences along the edge of the road. The sun is shining

Nearly 5,000 take part in Surrey running events

Pick your Newcastle man of the match

Ipswich Town forward George Hirst is added to Scotland's squad for the Nations League A play-off with Greece.

Scotland add striker Hirst for Nations League ties

England debutant Henry Pollock predicted he would score his first Test try on the wing and even rehearsed his celebration the night before, says club-mate Tommy Freeman.

'Special' Pollock predicted try-scoring Test debut

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Scotland's men are targeting a semi-final place at the Kabaddi World Cup, which begins in the West Midlands on Monday and runs for one week.

Scotland target semi-finals at landmark Kabaddi World Cup

The Magpies beat Liverpool 2-1 in the league cup final - their first major trophy since 1969.

Group of people in a pub - most sporting Newcastle United strips or scarves - with the main focus on two women smiling and crying at the same time.

Newcastle fans celebrate 'brilliant' cup win

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Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin, says he expects the presidents to have a positive discussion.

Witkoff in tan coat, red tie in front of woman in gray coat and next to black microphone

Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon, US envoy says

After consecutive derby defeats, Brendan Rodgers admits he has " a wee bit of thinking to do" about Celtic's performances against Rangers.

Why has derby tide turned for Rodgers and Celtic?

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly was among those confused by the sound sensation inside the circle.

Emma Little-Pengelly standing in a circle with round steps leading down to it. She has long dark hair and wearing a light blue suit. Several members of the press are standing on the steps looking down towards her.

Mystery echoes in an embassy garden in DC

Officers were granted additional stop and search powers ahead of Sunday's Celtic v Rangers match.

A row of police officers wearing hi-viz vests lined up outside Celtic Park

Police deny 90 football fans entry to Old Firm match

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Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says former defender George Baldock would not be forgotten after the team celebrated their derby win over rivals Sheffield Wednesday with a shirt emblazoned with his name and number on it.

Sheffield United midfielders Gus Hamer and Sydie Peck hold a shirt dedicated to George Baldock aloft

'We will not forget Baldock' - Sheff Utd boss Wilder

Part of Southern Cemetery in Manchester is designated as a local nature reserve.

Southern Cemetery in Chorlton, Manchester, with tree-lined avenues and gravestones.

Cemetery becomes city's latest nature reserve

Watch highlights as Gloucester-Hartpury seal their third consecutive Premiership Women's Rugby title by beating Saracens 34-19 at StoneX Stadium.

Gloucester-Hartpury seal third consecutive PWR title

Temperatures could reach 18C in the south of the UK on Thursday, the same day as the spring equinox.

Daffodils blossom in Bromley amid grass, against a blue sky with a few clouds 

Rising temperatures to bring UK warm start to spring

This week also sees the release of Snow White, while gamers are getting set for Assassin's Creed Shadows.

A composite image of KSI and Selena Gomez

The Sidemen's reality show, and Selena Gomez's 'love story' album: What to stream this week

The work on the Mossbay Road section of the A597 starts on Monday and is expected to last 10 days.

Close up of a large roadworks sign displaying a silhouette of workman with a spade on a white background within a red triangle. Trees and other greenery can be seen behind it.

Delay warning over 'key route' repairs

Rasmus Hojlund ends 21-game goal drought as Manchester United ease past Leicester in the Premier League.

Hojlund ends 21-game goal drought in Man Utd win at Leicester

Listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary as Aryna Sabalenka is beaten by Mirra Andreeva in the Indian Wells women's singles final before Great Britain's Jack Draper takes on Holger Rune in the men's final.

Listen: GB's Draper wins Indian Wells title - reaction

The cliff collapse at Stonebarrow Beach near Charmouth was caught on camera by a fossil expert.

Still from video off cliff collapse. A large chunk off earth can be seen sliding down the cliff.

Watch: Cliff collapse caught on camera

London Fire Brigade is making "steady progress" tackling a fire in a disused building in Kingston.

A fire engine with hoses connected to the back stands at the side of a tall brick building with smoke coming out of the upper windows. 

Firefighters tackle large blaze in Kingston

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