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Asian Games athletes forced to evacuate amid record rainfall in Japan
Rainwater leaked into competition venues a day before some preopening ceremony competitions beginning on Thursday.…
Why Nepal is demanding climate justice and compensation after deadly floods
Nepal's politicians have said the country is bearing the brunt for climate change caused by other nations.…
England to extend head coach Borthwick's contract
England head coach Steve Borthwick will have his contract extended past the 2028 Six Nations in a bid to avoid uncertainty over his future before and …
Are women better than men at endurance running?
Women have beaten men in some high-profile endurance events in recent months - are they better suited to these challenges?…
Funeral for officer killed in crash to take place
PC Matthew Blades' family say he brought light and laughter into every room.…
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Champions League – preview, teams, prediction
Andoni Iraola looks to build on his first win as Liverpool manager in tough game against Diego Simeone's Atletico.…
West Ham go top of Championship - are they ready to leave past behind?
Three wins in a row, top of the table, unity at the club - are West Ham ready to leave the past behind on and off the pitch?…
Napoli vs Arsenal: Champions League – prediction, teams, lineups
Napoli has issues in midfield for its Champions League opener against Arsenal, but hope to recover Serie A winning form.…
Sabalenka fights back to keep US Open defence alive
Aryna Sabalenka battles back to beat sixth seed Linda Noskova in three sets and advance to the semi-finals.…
Former Philippines lawmaker arrested for pocketing millions in flood aid
A former Philippine lawmaker was arrested for allegedly stealing millions of dollars intended for flood control.…
I was fired from The Voice - I didn't want to leave, says Sir Tom Jones
The Welsh singer has appeared as an on-off coach on the singing competition since it premiered in 2012.…
One in 12 golf clubs in England broke water extraction rules in past five years
More than 140 clubs breached licences, with a third caught taking water illegally, analysis shows – but no fines issuedMore than 140 golf clubs in Eng…
British designer Paul Smith: 'Nobody cares how good you used to be in fashion'
The celebrated British fashion designer invited BBC News to his office to talk about his career and a rubber chicken.…
US Open: Zheng in 5-0 comeback; Gauff, Rybakina, Zverev also in quarters
Zheng Qinwen beats Iga Swiatek; Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina also reach quarterfinals. Alexander Zverev through in men's.…
Lights, camera, action: Irksome influencers at the US Open are here to stay
Experts say influencers likely to remain a feature of major sports events, despite the anger and irritation they cause.…
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Gunners stamp authority, but Blues are contenders too
Arsenal's strong defence and reliable attack edge Chelsea's bravery and intent in the Premier League's biggest clash.…
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?…
Watch: England v Ireland - third ODI highlights
The third and final ODI of the series between England and Ireland at New Road, Worcester.…
Antonelli takes stunning Monza win from 19th on grid
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli takes a breathtaking victory in an incident-packed Italian Grand Prix from 19th place on the grid.…
LIVE: Arsenal vs Chelsea – Premier League
Follow live updates from the London derby - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.…
Seven points from three games - are Hull on track to avoid relegation?
It might be too early to settle survival talk, but newly promoted Hull City have given themselves the perfect platform to build on in the Premier Leag…
Prince William to attend King Harald's funeral in Norway
The Prince of Wales will represent the King at the funeral of Harald V in Oslo next week.…
‘I wasn’t even listening,’ Farage says of donations scandal meeting
Reform UK leader maintains innocence in overseas funding controversy on last day of party conferenceUK politics liveNigel Farage has claimed that he “…
Pickleball and dining: Why courts are the new food destinations
The fastest-growing sport in the US is the 'eatertainment' trend’s new darling. How long will it last?…
I've never spoken to Everton owner Friedkin - Moyes
Everton manager David Moyes says he has never met or spoken to the club's owner Dan Friedkin.…
‘Every girl now wants to be a boxer’: excitement in Katie Taylor’s home town for her valedictory bout
Irish boxer lauded for her tenacity and inspiration before her last fight in front of 80,000 people at Croke ParkWhen Katie Taylor steps into the ring…
Ex-safety manager given 19 months’ prison over five-year-old’s hyperbaric chamber fire death
Jeffrey Mosteller pleaded no contest to charges relating to burning death of Thomas Cooper in MichiganA former safety manager has been sentenced to on…
Nigel Farage heckled as he denies Reform UK took illegal funding
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was heckled by protesters on Friday, as he addressed the party’s conference in Birmingham.…
Liverpool beat Ipswich as Isak goals hand Iraola first Premier League win
Bradley Barcola makes his debut as Alexander Isak scores both Liverpool goals in 2-0 win at Ipswich Town.…
Sabalenka interrupts US Open match against Rakhimova over cannabis smell
World number one Aryna Sabalenka's straight-sets US Open win against Kamilla Rakhimova stopped by smell of cannabis.…