Friday, 31 October 2025

Watch Wilshere and Savage's FA Cup goals

Watch the three FA Cup goals scored by Jack Wilshere and Robbie Savage, who meet as managers in the first round on Friday evening.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/cnverreprzpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Dependants of some Gazan students can join them in UK, government says

The decision is a reversal of the original policy which only supported the evacuation of the students themselves.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly91lj9y47o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

The 'Justin Bieber of rugby league' tormenting England

First came the astonishing NRL Grand Final performance, then the starring display on his Australia debut against England. October has been Reece Walsh's month - will November bring more accolades?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/articles/cdx45j8yqzyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Man pleads guilty to killing Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe

Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, shot Abe multiple times as he appeared at a political event in 2022.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5qp45y20yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Monday, 27 October 2025

'No doubt' Trump wants to topple our government, Venezuelan official tells BBC

Venezuela's attorney general accuses the US president of hoping to turn his country into a "colony".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyg2wljz6xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Sunday, 26 October 2025

What next for heavyweight division after Wardley win?

After Fabio Wardley shocks Joseph Parker, BBC Sport analyses the heavyweight fight scene and what could happen next.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/c9869mdl2gmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Three killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv, officials say

At least 29 others were injured in the attack, including six children, the city's mayor says.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxnye07x2lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Saturday, 25 October 2025

Can Bellingham make El Clasico statement with English sub-plot?

As Jude Bellingham prepares to face England team-mate Marcus Rashford in El Clasico, BBC Sport looks at why it could be a defining match for the Real Madrid midfielder.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cd9kl7np3dvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Friday, 24 October 2025

From 300 sit-ups a day to 6,000 calories - inside Aspinall's fight camp

BBC Sport looks inside Tom Aspinall's intense fight camp before his first undisputed heavyweight title defence against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/cy0kynlv9rdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Thursday, 23 October 2025

Thames Water given lowest one star rating for repeated sewage spills

England's water companies had their worst combined score since assessment began in 2011.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjrymnx1e8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

'Narrow-minded' - La Liga boss unhappy US game is cancelled

La Liga president Javier Tebas says they will continue to look at playing matches overseas after Barcelona's fixture against Villarreal in Miami was cancelled.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cpd2e6d0j8qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Nottingham Forest appoint Dyche as new manager

Nottingham Forest appoint former Burnley and Everton manager Sean Dyche as their new head coach - becoming the club's third different boss this season.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/clyl40wzzp3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

England's two-time World Cup winner Scarratt retires

Emily Scarratt retires at the age of 35 after a glittering career which saw her win two World Cups, 11 Six Nations titles and become England women's record points scorer.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cdrzyr3x0p6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Monday, 20 October 2025

Forest in advanced talks to appoint manager Dyche

Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to appoint former Burnley and Everton boss Sean Dyche as their manager.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c62eqgggvwlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Boulter's poor run continues with first-round loss

British number three Katie Boulter continues her poor run of form with defeat by German Eva Lys in the second round of the Pan Pacific Open.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/ce8zy3vrrl8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Sunday, 19 October 2025

Tertsch beats Britain's Potter to world title

Lisa Tertsch claims the world triathlon title for the first time as Great Britain's Beth Potter has to settle for third place overall.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/triathlon/articles/czxn5zwn7r1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

More players stand still as La Liga protests continue

Players refuse to move for the first 15 seconds of matches in La Liga on Saturday as protests at the Spanish league's decision to stage a game in Miami continued.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cly2n8lplgno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Saturday, 18 October 2025

Curran shines before rain ruins T20 opener

England are thwarted in the first match of their winter travels as rain washes out the opening T20 in New Zealand.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c5yld0x9zz2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Trump only one who can force Putin to negotiating table, Finnish president tells BBC

You have to "force Russia to come to the negotiating table" and that is the deal the US leader is trying to make," Alexander Stubb said.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62e9y9wjdjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Friday, 17 October 2025

York and Toulouse to play in expanded Super League

York Knights and Toulouse Olympique will play in an expanded 14-team Super League next season having been selected by an independent panel.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/articles/cly24zvxw3no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Bradford replace Salford in Super League for 2026

Bradford Bulls are promoted to Super League for 2026 and will replace Salford Red Devils after they were awarded a higher Grade B status under the sport's grading system.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/articles/c874040rjlno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Red Tractor ad banned for misleading environmental claims

The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by environment charity River Action.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2lmnvj3n5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

R360 recruits will be banned from NRL for 10 years

Australian rugby league's governing body says players who join the "counterfeit" breakaway R360 league will be banned for 10 years.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cvgml3gemkdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Who are the contenders for 2026 Super League place?

Before this week's announcement on who will form an expanded 14-team Super League, who are the contenders for a spot in 2026?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/articles/cnveyml5l1qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Authorities identify 16 killed in Tennessee explosives factory blast

A shaken sheriff said that a teacher, a neighbour and one of his best friends were among the victims who died in the blast.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98n4g3p1x8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Highland summit to tackle devastating impact of wildfires

The meeting in Grantown will consider ways to improve resilience and prevent future blazes.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c397k791g3do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Monday, 13 October 2025

Rashford's revival at Barcelona

Marcus Rashford came to Barcelona to revive a spluttering career, and so far he is making a good job of that task, but it remains early days in Spain for the England forward.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3rvr0z531eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Sunday, 12 October 2025

Plaid promises independence plan for Wales, but not in first term

Plaid backs plan for independence white paper, but not in the first five years of a government.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8646jdq323o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Windows 10 users urged to prepare for Microsoft pulling support

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10, which could make users vulnerable - here's how to get Windows 11.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0vzegkqweo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Saturday, 11 October 2025

Mexico floods leave at least 27 dead and more missing

Heavy rainfall has caused river banks to burst and triggered landslides, carrying away homes and cars.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89d9vp1djyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

I was ready to die for the Taliban. Now I hope I can prevent others becoming radicalised

Born in Afghanistan, Maiwand Banaye says he was radicalised as a teenager in a refugee camp in Pakistan, after his family fled civil war at home.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy50yk5kvxno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Friday, 10 October 2025

Drake's lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar diss track is dismissed

A judge calls the row between the rappers "the most infamous rap battle in the genre's history".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9y104g7kno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Sabalenka extends Wuhan win streak to 20 matches

Aryna Sabalenka extends her winning streak at the Wuhan Open to 20 matches with a straight-set victory over Elena Rybakina in the quarter-finals.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c62lp33zr63o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Thursday, 9 October 2025

How Broncos and 'play-dough' quarterback can end Chiefs' reign

BBC Sport columnist Phoebe Schecter explains how the Denver Broncos can mould Bo Nix into a quarterback that can conquer the AFC West, starting with Sunday's game in London.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/articles/cwyr4ggqlxgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Wednesday, 8 October 2025

Charlie Mackesy reveals much of his new book was lost when iPad was stolen

The writer of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse says his iPad full of ideas was taken from his car.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62l4pxlq69o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'Being gay in men's football is a very toxic place'

Australian Josh Cavallo, who moved to England in July to join non-league Peterborough Sports, says football has got "mountains to do" to tackle homophobia.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvgn0411vlvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Tuesday, 7 October 2025

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Think you can work out where's hotter and colder than you today? Find out by playing our game

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/weather/articles/cwy5r7xwq8xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Monday, 6 October 2025

'It's difficult to receive' - Moody on MND diagnosis

Speaking to BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent, 2003 Rugby World Cup winner and former England captain Lewis Moody reveals that he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/videos/c3w50126393o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Sunday, 5 October 2025

Will the Democrats’ shutdown gamble pay off?

Have Democrats picked the right moment to challenge Donald Trump?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct7t60?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Hope and fear for hostage families after Hamas response to Gaza peace plan

Families describe a "fragile situation", with negotiations between Israel and Hamas expected to resume.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly9e6mnve9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Saturday, 4 October 2025

GB's Clarke wins fourth kayak cross world title

Great Britain's Joe Clarke wins a fourth consecutive kayak cross title at the Canoe Slalom World Championships in Sydney, Australia.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/articles/ce84ldrx8j7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Friday, 3 October 2025

Russia targets UK military satellites on weekly basis

Moscow is attempting to collect information from UK spacecraft, according to the MoD.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gkyl1j6n9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

England recall Saka but Bellingham, Foden & Grealish miss out

England recall Bukayo Saka for games against Wales and Latvia, but there is no place for Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden or Jack Grealish.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cpw1e1lzdjwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Pro-Palestinian protests 'un-British' after Manchester attack, home secretary says

The home secretary told BBC Breakfast she was disappointed pro-Palestinian protests went ahead.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgy8kvvkp3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Is it a cold, flu or Covid – and how to avoid the worst

BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly1rryv2ryo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Thursday, 2 October 2025

Americanswers… on 5 Live! What next after US government shutdown?

And what’s behind Trump’s Gaza peace plan?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0m64q3z?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Wednesday, 1 October 2025

Half of UK adults now regularly use mobile payments

Regular mobile payments surged across different age groups last year, new banking data suggests.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ejvld0ypyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Watch: Families in anxious wait for students trapped under collapsed school in Indonesia

The BBC reports from a nearby centre as rescuers race to find 38 people believed to still be trapped.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cx2718plv27o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss