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PM Tarique Rahman’s trip stalled: What it means for Bangladesh-India ties
India and Bangladesh have not been able to move past the contentious question of Sheikh Hasina, living in New Delhi.…
Mourinho decries alleged bullying of Vinicius in Real’s win at Espanyol
'Vinicius is no saint, but what they're doing to him was too much,' Mourinho said after Real's first match of La Liga.…
'We're not going to run from it': Sydney Marathon laughs off medal error
Runners will receive a medal at the 2026 Sydney Marathon with an engraving of a German stadium.…
Did DOGE cuts make America’s food safety problem worse?
The US has recorded more than 160 food recalls this year, as a Cyclospora outbreak has sickened nearly 11,000 people.…
Walk-In “Human Fridges” are Japan’s newest heatwave weapon
Designed to stop heatstroke in its tracks, the "Do Hiemon Box" delivers rapid, targeted cooling during extreme weather.…
Elche vs Barcelona: La Liga – prediction, team news, lineups
Barcelona start their season at Elche in La Liga on Sunday but will do so without their new signing, Rodri.…
Manchester City preview: Five key questions heading into 2026-27 season
Enzo Maresca faces the formidable challenge of following the legendary manager Pep Guardiola as new season starts.…
Russell wins Dutch GP sprint from pole position
Mercedes' George Russell leads from start to finish to win the sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix.…
'We're not Brendon and Ben' - Root's calmness praised
Joe Root is praised for his calmness on his return as captain by interim coach Marcus Trescothick, who says the pair "are not" Ben Stokes and Brendon …
Fab Four and Fleming on the phone - England's first-Test takeaways
Have England improved or were Pakistan really poor? BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt analyses the first-Test talking points from Headingley.…
Argentina’s Paredes gets 10-game ban for World Cup final scuffle with Spain
Leandro Paredes banned for 10 games as FIFA suspends three Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle with Spain.…
Watch: How 'strongest' El Niño could affect world weather
The powerful natural climate phenomenon, that is developing over the Pacific Ocean, is likely to be the strongest in living memory, the Met Office has…
Russell on pole position for Dutch GP sprint race
Mercedes' George Russell secures pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race, ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.…
South Korea footballers urge safety after extreme heat statistics
South Korea professional football association urges stronger heat protections in face of rising temperatures.…
Ex-England bowler Cross to retire at end of summer
Former England bowler Kate Cross, praised for her "incredible contribution" to the women's game, to retire from cricket at the end of the summer.…
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan’s family accuses gov’t of defying hospital order
Khan’s sister and personal physician describe a chaotic night as officials give conflicting accounts of his whereabouts.…
Bayern Munich’s Musiala collapsed on-field as a result of medication change
Coach Vincent Kompany said Bayern were aware of Jamal Musiala's neurological disorder long before it was made public.…
Six-year-old child dies after being slapped by teacher in India
A six-year-old child has collapsed and died after being slapped by his teacher in India.…
Retail sales in Great Britain fall despite heatwave increasing food and drink demand
Volume of goods sold in stores and online dropped 0.5% in July, ONS saysBusiness live – latest updatesRetail sales across Great Britain weakened last …
Man Utd preview: Five key talking points for 2026-27 Premier League season
From Bruno Fernandes's future to a Champions League return, all to know about Manchester United before the new season.…
Four workers dead after being hit by train in Japan
The train collided with the four men at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.…
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the U.K. with their children
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their r…
Five in Five: Football quiz No 4
Will you beat the clock by getting all five of today's answers in five minutes?…
Sabalenka stunned by Bejlek as slump continues
Aryna Sabalenka's preparations for her US Open title defence suffer a setback in a surprise defeat by Sara Bejlek at the Cincinnati Open.…
Travelodge boss steps down after security issues in rooms
The BBC revealed in March how a woman staying at a Maidenhead hotel was sexually assaulted after a man lied to get a key card to her room.…
Male prisons in England and Wales have fewer than 1,800 spaces
Male prisons have less than 1,800 spaces available in England and Wales, the lowest level since March…
'Missing' athletics coach Baptiste serving prison sentence in Morocco
An English athletics coach said by media reports to be missing is serving a prison sentence in Morocco, BBC Sport can reveal.…
Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career
Nick Kyrgios once said he did not want to play tennis into his thirties. A positive cocaine test could have brought an end to his career aged 31.…
Real-world study of Oregon's nonmedical psilocybin program shows promise
Oregon was the first state to establish a legalized and regulated psilocybin industry. Since then, thousands have tried magic mushrooms. Here is the f…
Maradona’s doctors missed renal red flag, Argentinian court told
Second trial claims Diego Maradona's doctors missed crucial warning signs before Argentina football icon's 2020 passing.…