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Super Tuesday, the biggest day so far in the 2024 race for the White House, is almost upon us. On 5 March, voters in 15 states and one US territory will choose candidates for president. It should offer a glimpse of Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s strengths and potential weaknesses as the two bitter rivals hurtle towards a rematch in November’s general election. What is Super Tuesday? It’s when most states vote in the presidential primary calendar. Nominating contests will be held in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia and…

The Boston Celtics thrashed the Golden State Warriors 140-88 as they extended their winning streak to 11 games. Jayson Tatum, on his 26th birthday, scored 27 points for the Celtics, who are top of the Eastern Conference, and team-mate Jaylen Brown added 29 points. The victory meant the Celtics became the first franchise in NBA history to win three games by 50 or more points in the same season. “It’s up there. Great birthday,” said Tatum. “Got to do what I love in front of the best fans in the world and get a win.” The hosting Celtics, who now…

Owners of Nissan Leaf electric cars have accused the firm of “dumping its pioneers” after it announced its app would stop working for older vehicles. The firm says the app – which allows remote control of functions such as heating – is stopping because the UK’s 2G network is being switched off. But customers have reacted with anger, telling the BBC they did not expect it to be withdrawn. Experts expect the issue to affect more electric vehicles as the market grows. Around 3,000 Nissan Leaf and e-NV200 cars made before 2016 are affected by the app being withdrawn. These…

The alleged gang rape of a tourist with Brazilian-Spanish dual nationality in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand has led to outrage. The 28-year-old woman and her husband, who were on a motorbike tour, had stopped for the night in Dumki district when the alleged attack took place. Police say that they have arrested four men and are searching for three more. The identities of the men, who are also accused of beating the woman’s partner, have not been disclosed yet. The couple had travelled to several parts of Asia on their motorbikes before arriving in India a few months…

Jeremy Hunt has hinted that he will introduce tax cuts when he delivers the Budget on Wednesday. The chancellor has been under growing pressure from Tory MPs to lower taxes, which are currently at a historic high. Speaking to the BBC, he said he wanted to “show a path” towards a lower-tax economy, though stressed that he would only do so in a “responsible” way. Labour said people would be worse off whatever he does “thanks to 14 years of Tory failure”. Among the measures Mr Hunt is believed to be considering is a further cut to national insurance, already…

The age of one of Earth’s largest and most complex types of sand dune has been calculated for the first time. Star dunes – or pyramid dunes – are named after their distinctive shapes and reach hundreds of metres in height. They are found in Africa, Asia and North America, as well as on Mars – but experts had never before been able to put a date on when they were formed. Now scientists have discovered that a dune called Lala Lallia in Morocco formed 13,000 years ago. Star dunes are created by opposing winds that change direction. Understanding their…

An Indigenous Australian rugby league star has accused a rival player of using a racial slur against him during a hotly anticipated game in Las Vegas. Brisbane Broncos’ Ezra Mam says Spencer Leniu called him a “monkey”. When asked about the complaint after the match, the Sydney Roosters prop said “nothing” had happened and “it’s all just fun and games on the field”. Australian sports have been battling a wave of racist abuse from crowds, but incidents between players are uncommon. National Rugby League (NRL) officials are investigating the claim, which has overshadowed the start of the season. The two…

Armed gangs have stormed the main prison in Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, releasing many inmates. The vast majority of about 4,000 men held there have now escaped, a local journalist told BBC News. Among those detained were gang members charged in connection with the 2021 killing of President Jovenel Moïse. Violence in Haiti, the poorest country in the Americas, has worsened in recent years. Gangs aiming to oust PM Ariel Henry control 80% of Port-au-Prince. The latest upsurge in violence began on Thursday, when the prime minister travelled to Nairobi to discuss sending a Kenyan-led multinational security force to Haiti. Gang leader Jimmy…

Nikki Haley has defeated Donald Trump in the Republican primary in Washington DC. This is her first victory over the former president in the 2024 campaign to become the Republican presidential candidate. She lost in South Carolina, her home state. But she is the first woman to win a Republican primary in US history. Mr Trump however has a huge lead over Ms Haley and is likely to face Joe Biden in the November election. The BBC’s US partner CBS reports that Ms Haley will receive all 19 Republican delegates who were up for grabs in Washington DC, giving her…

The Chinese government is under massive pressure to come up with solutions for its troubled economy. So people will be watching the National People’s Congress to see what’s on offer when it starts on Tuesday. Nearly 3,000 NPC delegates gather annually, for just over a week, inside Beijing’s cavernous Great Hall of the People to pass laws, approve personnel changes and delegate the operation of government to smaller groups which meet throughout the year. It is, for the most part, a political performance which rubber-stamps decisions already made behind closed doors. But given that the messages delivered have been thought…