As Russian attacks intensify in Ukraine, the owner of Chelsea FC, Roman Abramovich, says he plans to sell the club. BBC 5 Live’s chief football correspondent John Murray steps away from the commentary box to examine why the Russian billionaire is selling up.Also… Adam talks to the BBC’s Lyse Doucet about reporting from the front line in Kyiv, and chews over the latest developments in the crisis with Laura and security correspondent Frank Gardner.And… BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher on a potential breakthrough in the fight against cervical cancer.Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Alix Pickles and Chris Flynn. The studio director was Ash Taylor. The assistant editor is Alison Gee.
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