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Fashion goals: Socceroos trade kit bags for it-bags as they level up off-field style
Australia stepped off the team bus in suits and holding designer pouches, showing they’ve come ‘a long way from a Country Road bag on the side of the …
Worries over water as a giant data center moves into the New Mexico desert
Developers say there's plenty of water for a giant data center in southern New Mexico. Some locals are skeptical.…
World Cup nations slam UEFA chief for ‘disappointing’ 48-team criticism
'There's no such thing as an unimportant World Cup match,' 13 World Cup participant nations say in a statement.…
Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps
Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.…
Jurors, lawyers and social workers face 'resilience test' in inaccessible courts
Access issues faced by wheelchair users in courts include broken lifts, “unsafe” ramps and unsuitable toilets.…
Lamine Yamal fit to start on bench for Spain vs Cape Verde at World Cup
Victor Munoz is also fit to play as coach Luis de la Fuente says he has no concerns over his players' fitness.…
Japan deny Netherlands by fighting back twice in World Cup opener
Asia's most successful side, Japan, twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Group F opener.…
Kamada scores late equaliser for Japan
Watch as Japan's Daichi Kamada brings his side level to the Netherlands in their Group F fixture in the 2026 World Cup.…
Tourist train overturns and injures 17 during Cártama tapas festival
Nobody was seriously hurt as a result of the accident in the Spanish town, local authorities say.…
Former England captain Lewis Moody starts 500-mile cycle after MND diagnosis
The former England Rugby captain, aged 48, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year.…
BBC Sport pundits choose England World Cup XIs - who would you pick?
Thomas Tuchel will pick his first England World Cup team on Wednesday, when the Three Lions take on Croatia. BBC Sport pundits choose their starting X…
Rate the players as Scotland face Haiti
Rate the Scotland and Haiti players out of 10 below and come back X minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.…
Nigerian author accuses hospital of stalling review into her son's death
Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.…
New Yorkers celebrate a thrilling possibility: The Knicks could soon be champions
If the Knicks win the finals game on Saturday, they will become NBA champions, and their fans are already buzzing with excitement.…
After battling armed attacks, Mauritania attempts to revive tourism
Armed groups linked to al-Qaeda began attacks in the mid-2000s, but several security measures have halted them.…
'Just listen to this!' - Scotland are back at the World Cup after 28 years
Scotland's players and fans sing Flower of Scotland at a World Cup for the first time in 28 years before their match against Haiti at the Boston Stadi…
‘There was a lot of blood in the water’: paddeboarder rescues woman after ‘shocking’ Coogee shark attack
Charlie Verco managed to grab hold of the woman and bring her back to shore after the Sydney shark attack on Saturday Elite paddleboarder Charlie Verc…
Ten observations after attending a World Cup match in the US
With the World Cup getting into full swing, Al Jazeera offers some tips for fans looking to attend a game in the US.…
Thousands rally in Rome, Italy for rival pro- and anti-migration marches
Thousands of police deployed to keep the rallies apart as far-right 'remigration' initiative gains traction.…
Dashcam shows US cop accidentally shooting colleague during ‘horseplay’
Dashcam shows US cop accidentally shooting colleague during ‘horseplay’.…
As Bay Area hosts World Cup, empty red seats are everywhere at Levi's Stadium
On Friday, FIFA blamed the empty seats during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara on fans who watched from t…
Police investigate theft of England equipment at World Cup, 2 people in custody
Two people have been detained in connection with the theft of equipment from the England national team's vehicles during their move from a pre-trainin…
Khoukhi heads home late equaliser for Qatar against Switzerland
Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi heads home an equaliser in added on time as his side earn their first ever World Cup point against Switzerland in San Francisc…
Five Indian air force staff killed as transport plane crashes in Assam
Antonov An-32 transport plane crashed near Assam’s Jorhat region, air forces says.…
Football: Why is India struggling to play the world’s most popular sport?
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, 101 East explores why India struggles to compete in the world's most popular sport…
In pictures: Trooping the Colour marks King's official birthday
The King and Queen were cheered on as they rode along The Mall towards Horseguard's Parade.…
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 agre…
Head of Commons media committee denies writing article accusing BBC of bias
Excoriating article under Caroline Dinenage’s name remains on ConservativeHome website It was a crisis that toppled a BBC director general and his hea…
FIFA World Cup Day 3: Brazil vs Morocco prediction, schedule, what to know
Brazil face Morocco as World Cup Day three brings predictions, key fixtures and other headlines.…
Canada and Bosnia fight out historic World Cup opener
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada have fought out a 1–1 draw in their World Cup opening match.…