Who will win what in 2026? Make your predictions

Who will win the Premier League, Champions League and Ballon d'Or in 2026? It's time to make your predictions.

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A sombre and sobering end to the year - Bunce on fatal crash

BBC Radio 5 Live's boxing analyst Steve Bunce on the fatal car accident that killed two of Anthony Joshua's close friends.

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How South Africa conquered Test cricket in 2025

BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket.

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Arsenal 'actively looking' at January signings

Arsenal will be "actively looking" at potential signings during the January transfer window, says manager Mikel Arteta.

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James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026

Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

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Kate Bush 'heartbroken' over friend missing at sea

Matthew Upham and another man went missing in the sea in Devon on Christmas Day.

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'Life after loss': How TikTok helped me when my newborn died

Maddie Biggs opens up about her experience of losing her newborn son and navigating grief.

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Two killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps across Nordic countries

Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power.

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Family cremates wrong body after hospital mistake

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has apologised and launched an investigation.

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'MCG pitch would get hell if produced elsewhere'

Captain Ben Stokes says there would be "hell on" if the Melbourne pitch upon which his England team beat Australia inside two days had been produced in another part of the world.

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Former Malaysia PM Najib Razak found guilty in state funds scandal

Najib was convicted for his role in the billion-dollar scandal involving the country's sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.

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Redknapp runner among King George contenders

Fact To File, Gaelic Warrior and Harry Redknapp's The Jukebox Man head the confirmations for the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

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Cold health alert as parts of UK set to freeze on Christmas Day

Organisers of some Christmas Day and Boxing Day swims have cancelled events due to the weather.

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Border villagers abducted and taken to Russia, says Ukraine

Ukraine has tried to evacuate areas of Sumy region near the Russian border, but many civilians have refused to leave.

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Isak facing two months out after 'reckless' tackle - Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Alexander Isak faces "a couple of months" out injured after a "reckless" challenge by Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven.

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TV presenter used to dread Christmas Day with her abusive ex

Weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth says the festive season can be misery for domestic abuse victims.

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Kings or kingmakers? Villa entering decisive run

Aston Villa have won nine straight matches to emerge as title contenders despite a poor start to the season. Could 2026 be their year?

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Watch: Joshua knocks out Paul in one-sided fight

Anthony Joshua defeats YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul as he secures a comfortable win via a sixth-round stoppage in Miami.

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Crawley not aware of Stokes' 'weak men' comments

Opener Zak Crawley suggests he was not aware of comments made by Ben Stokes when the England captain said his dressing room is "not a place for weak men".

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Buttons bought in £40 job lot sell for £61,000

They were made by sculptor Alberto Giacometti for fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli in the 1930s.

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Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting

Ecuador defender Mario Pineida dies at the age of 33 after being shot outside a shop in Guayaquil.

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Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old mysterious mass burial site

Archaeologists find evidence of some kind of "horrible event" in the hills of southern Scotland.

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New £150m funding package to protect jobs at Grangemouth

The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site's ethylene plant.

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Portuguese GP to return to F1 calendar in 2027

Portugal will return to the F1 calendar in 2027 and 2028, with a race held at the Algarve International Circuit near Portimao.

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Wales captains Morgan and Lake to join Gloucester

Wales captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake are set to join Gloucester at the end of the season.

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Ofcom investigates BT and Three for failing to connect 999 calls

The companies have been fined in the past over outages leaving customers unable to call emergency services.

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There are more victims NHS child abuse probe, police say

Probe into historical abuse at former units in Sussex could lead to more alleged victims coming forward.

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'Statement' Toulouse win 'means the world' to Glasgow

Glasgow Warriors' stunning comeback victory over Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup will do wonders for their confidence, says fly-half Adam Hastings.

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Frustrated Messi fans throw chairs and bottles at India stadium event

The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for his 'GOAT tour', taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.

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Police investigate after £4.6m college sold for £1

Peterborough City Council officers have concerns over the sale of a building used by City College.

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Slot to hold talks with Salah about facing Brighton

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he will speak with Mohamed Salah on Friday morning about whether he will be involved against Brighton on Saturday.

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Four decisions for England before third Ashes Test

England are at the point of no return in the Ashes - Stephan Shemilt looks at some of their key decisions for the crucial third Test against Australia.

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Which three Arsenal assets to pick v Wolves? FPL team of week

A home match for Arsenal against dismal Wolves is the key fixture for FPL managers to target this week - it's just a case of deciding which three Gunners to select.

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Crumbling Parking Garages Get a New Life

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Scotland fans spend thousands to realise World Cup dream

Tartan Army foot soldiers have shelled out for flights, pre-booked hotels and are now turning their attention to match tickets.

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Gran punched by pregnant attacker at funeral disgusted at sentence

Danielle Oliver was given a suspended sentence for her assault on Belinda Stickland, 65, at a wake.

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Trump Wants Complete Control. Will the Supreme Court Hand It to Him?

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Watch: Syrians share their thoughts one year on from the fall of Assad

The BBC's Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega speaks to Syrians about how life has changed since the revolution.

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Ashes player ratings: Who may be wilting under the pressure?

Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt marks the performances of the Australia and England teams after the second Test in Brisbane.

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A Singular Character | Karl Ove Knausgaard

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Barmy Army go wild as England avoid losing wicket in first over

The travelling fans go wild as England avoid losing a wicket in the first over for the first time in this Ashes series.

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He Had the Worst Bloody Nose of His Life. That Was Just the Beginning.

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'A wonderful miracle' - how Messi & Beckham made Miami shine

In the world of team sport, no-one adores the achievements of its most accomplished individuals more than America's sports-mad fans, writes Guillem Balague.

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The Conversation: Your Questions Answered

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'I feared failure' - why Savage left club that 'saved' him

Four years on from film crews witnessing Macclesfield FC's rise from the ashes, a new documentary follows Robbie Savage as he takes over as manager at the club he helped to create.

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‘Bel-Air’ Wraps Up Its Unlikely Run

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How big a miss is Caicedo for Chelsea?

Chelsea will be without the suspended Moises Caicedo for their next three league games. How will they cope without him?

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Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence

A legal expert explains how the defence could stand to gain even if their longshot bid fails this week.

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England can hit Australia with pace again - Carse

Brydon Carse believes England can once again hit Australia with pace in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, despite the expected absence of Mark Wood.

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