Indian police block a road to stop protesting farmers from marching towards New Delhi, in Ghazipur. AFP
Indian police block a road to stop protesting farmers from marching towards New Delhi, in Ghazipur. AFP
A child helped by his father writes a message on the wall at the Saraswati temple for the Hindu festival of Basant Panchami, in Kathmandu. AFP
A child helped by his father writes a message on the wall at the Saraswati temple for the Hindu festival of Basant Panchami, in Kathmandu. AFP
Snow in Central Park in New York. AFP
Snow in Central Park in New York. AFP
Crew members aboard the USS Dwight D Eisenhower in the Red Sea. AP
Crew members aboard the USS Dwight D Eisenhower in the Red Sea. AP
The annual 'no rules' Royal Shrovetide football game in Ashbourne, England. Getty
The annual 'no rules' Royal Shrovetide football game in Ashbourne, England. Getty
Snow-covered trees, known as 'snow monsters' or 'Juhyo' in Japanese, on Mount Zao in Yamagata, Japan. Getty
Snow-covered trees, known as 'snow monsters' or 'Juhyo' in Japanese, on Mount Zao in Yamagata, Japan. Getty
Participants wear hats with plumes of ostrich feathers during a carnival parade in Binche, Belgium. EPA
Participants wear hats with plumes of ostrich feathers during a carnival parade in Binche, Belgium. EPA
People enjoy posing for photos next to a giant 'LOVE' sign installation during the celebration of Valentine's day in Taipei, Taiwan, 14 February 2024. People all over the world celebrate Valentine's Day annually on 14 February by giving flowers, chocolates, or cards to loved ones. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO
People enjoy posing for photos next to a giant 'LOVE' sign installation during the celebration of Valentine's day in Taipei, Taiwan, 14 February 2024. People all over the world celebrate Valentine's Day annually on 14 February by giving flowers, chocolates, or cards to loved ones. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO
Actress Jennifer Lopez attends a premiere for the film ‘This Is Me … Now: A Love Story’ in Los Angeles. Reuters
Actress Jennifer Lopez attends a premiere for the film ‘This Is Me … Now: A Love Story’ in Los Angeles. Reuters
Denmark's Diver Annika Bornebusch trains ahead of the World Aquatics Championships in Doha. Reuters
Denmark's Diver Annika Bornebusch trains ahead of the World Aquatics Championships in Doha. Reuters
Members of the indigenous Baduy tribe check candidates before voting in Indonesia’s elections in Kanekes Village, Banten province. AFP
Members of the indigenous Baduy tribe check candidates before voting in Indonesia’s elections in Kanekes Village, Banten province. AFP
Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans. AP
Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans. AP

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February 14, 2024

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FA Cup quarter-final draw

The matches will be played across the weekend of 21 and 22 March

Sheffield United v Arsenal

Newcastle v Manchester City

Norwich v Derby/Manchester United

Leicester City v Chelsea

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2025 Fifa Club World Cup groups

Group A: Palmeiras, Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami.

Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle.

Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica.

Group D: Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, Leon.

Group E: River Plate, Urawa, Monterrey, Inter Milan.

Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan, Mamelodi Sundowns.

Group G: Manchester City, Wydad, Al Ain, Juventus.

Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, Salzburg.

Updated: February 14, 2024, 3:51 PM`