North v South - the battle for global supremacy is tighter than ever

The new Nations Championship pits the northern hemisphere against the south. Traditionally there would only be one winner in such a contest. Perhaps things are different now...

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Lily Allen defends tour after some fans criticise show length

Some fans had complained that the show is too short because the singer only performs her latest album.

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I'd ticked all the boxes so decision to resign easy - Clarke

Steve Clarke says it was an easy decision to step down as Scotland head coach because he always planned to depart if they did not qualify for the knock-out stages.

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Murder accused in court over summer solstice death

Isaac Clare-Watts was pronounced dead after police were called to the Nine Ladies Stone Circle area.

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Clarke leaves strong Scotland legacy but exit brings sense of relief

In his seven-year reign Steve Clarke took Scotland out of the wilderness but could not find the promised land of knockout major championship football, writes Tom English.

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Lightning causes fires and serious house damage

Six blazes caused by strikes have been dealt with by crews across Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex.

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Scouting report on Panama - why England should be wary

Panama's results do not paint a true picture of their performances in the World Cup so far - so what can England expect from them?

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Why are World Cup underdogs doing so well?

Are the surprise results achieved by lower-ranked teams in the World Cup a matter of luck - or clever planning and execution?

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Weekly sports quiz: World Cup, Test cricket and Wimbledon

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

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UFC icon Poirier accepts he needs help after arrest

Dustin Poirier has said he is "at the point where I need some help" after being arrested for alleged public drunkenness.

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A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?

It is fast turning into a Golden Boot race for the ages as the world's best strikers star at the World Cup. But who will come out on top?

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Iran leave note asking for peace after Belgium draw

Iran leave a message saying "may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations" following their World Cup group game with Belgium.

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Boy, 14, charged with murder over stabbing

Jamal Coombes, 17, was found fatally injured in Battersea on Saturday.

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Chaotic England fortnight ends with huge defeat

England's miserable fortnight ends with a crushing defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval - setting up a high-stakes decider at Trent Bridge.

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Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth

Winger Jeremy Doku is criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child.

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Four in hospital after bare-chested man with weapon roams around Edinburgh

A man was seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away on Friday night.

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Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home

There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.

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Child attacked by crocodile critical two days on: Here's what we know so far

A 30-year-old man is bailed after a child ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a farm zoo.

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Do it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned World Cup stadium

Some see a double standard: Japanese men who clean in public while their wives do all the housework.

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UK rapper thanks Linkin Park for 'changing my life' with freestyle shoutout

Mike Shinoda from the band says he spotted Megan Da Savage's rap on an independent music platform.

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Tactical analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up?

England produced some exciting attacking football while beating Croatia 4-2 but why did they look so shaky defensively?

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Real Madrid sign Silva on free transfer

Bernado Silva, who left Manchester City at the end of the season, links up with new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.

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India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns

The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.

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Real Madrid complete £51.8m deal for Chelsea's Cucurella

Real Madrid announce the £51.8m signing of Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella on a six-year deal.

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Woman fearful of 'predators' before her death, family say

Police are reviewing the investigation into Katie Beattie's death following calls from her family.

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West Ham shareholders address Sullivan allegations and agree ownership deal

Co-chairs Daniel Kretinsky and Vanessa Gold have backed the women who have come forward to speak out in BBC investigation into David Sullivan and agreed deal that will see the Czech billionaire become the largest shareholder

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Boy, 14, among murder arrests after man killed

Essex Police say three teenagers are being questioned on suspicion of murder.

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Shopworker sacked for tackling suspected bacon thief

Eileen Fox had worked at the One Stop Shop in Bootle for four years before she was sacked.

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Our sons are playing for two different countries at the World Cup

Jack and Heather Souttar are heading to the US to support their sons, who play for Scotland and Australia.

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The Democrats fight back Trump-style in Maine… but have they messed up?

New scandals and allegations emerge against Democrat Graham Platner in Maine

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Boy, 8, helps save grandad after capsized kayak drifts two miles off coast

An eight-year-old boy and his grandad drifted more than two miles off the Vale of Glamorgan coast.

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Keane and Fernandes clear air after row over 'lie'

Roy Keane clears the air with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after he misquoted the Portuguese - which led to Fernandes accusing him of lying.

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Tickets for Iran fans revoked, says federation

Iran's football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament.

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Schoolgirl arrested after three hurt in knife attack

Three people suffer knife wounds and a pupil is arrested at the school on Plant Hill Road in Blackley.

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Grammy winner killed in double stabbing 'a gem'

The musician whose real name was Mark Oraybibi - was "a gem", rapper Wretch 32 said.

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Bellingham has fight to start for England - Tuchel

Jude Bellingham has a fight on his hands to feature in England's starting line-up at the World Cup, says manager Thomas Tuchel.

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Atkinson finishes with five as England beat NZ to win opening Test

Gus Atkinson stars on day four as England bowl out New Zealand in the morning session, taking five wickets to secure a 115-run victory at Lord's and go 1-0 up in the three-match series.

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England begin Ashes rebuild with win over NZ

England take less than a session on the fourth day of the first Test against New Zealand to begin their post-Ashes rebuild with a much-needed victory.

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'Another one!' Tongue strikes early as England close in on victory

Josh Tongue makes an early breakthrough on day four for England as he traps New Zealand's Tom Blundell lbw for four on day four of the first Test at Lord's, with the tourists 58-6, chasing 254 to win.

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The pioneer in an unlikely World Cup team

When Desmond Armstrong faced the media at the World Cup in 1990, the first question he got was one that would stick in his mind for the wrong reasons.

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Man dies after bitten by shark in Western Australia, police say

The man was spearfishing off Michaelmas Island with his family, according to local reports.

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Shaw and Hasegawa on PFA women's award shortlist

Manchester City duo Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw and Yui Hasegawa are shortlisted for the Professional Footballers Association's Women's Player of the Year award.

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Fifa bans fans from taking water bottles into World Cup stadiums

Fans will not be allowed to take reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums due to safety concerns, Fifa says in a late policy change.

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Back shaving & biggest posers - the Scotland squad in their own words

John McGinn packed an European plug adaptor. Lyndon Dykes follows Ryan Christie around like a dog. Liam Kelly shaves Grant Hanley's back. Often.

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Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire

Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives.

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World Cup 2026: How to follow on the BBC

The biggest World Cup in history starts on 11 June and there are more ways to follow it on the BBC than ever before.

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Sooryavanshi, 15, wins car at IPL awards - but cannot drive it

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wins a car for his performances in the Indian Premier League - but the 15-year-old will have to wait three years to drive it.

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