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Yamal on target as Spain put four past Saudi Arabia

Lamine Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first World Cup start as Spain beat Saudi Arabia to register their first win of the tournament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Os0PVU

Root stands firm as England head towards final‑day defeat

Watch the highlights as Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand where a world record of 463 runs is needed to win at The Oval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5vOMJQA

Fifa alters how World Cup tables work - it changes everything

Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the first tiebreaker for teams who are level on points at the World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XZ09Ewt

US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'

Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation". from BBC News https://ift.tt/HmyLcPx

What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it

BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gH7Ztob

Stokes could return as captain for third Test against NZ

Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8QR0kom

My job was to watch hours and hours of abuse caught on camera at Muckamore Hospital

Central to those investigating what went on at Muckamore Abbey Hospital was hundreds of thousands of hours of CCTV footage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/er9xUwQ

Verhoeven says appeal against loss to Usyk dismissed

Rico Verhoeven says his appeal against the result of his defeat by unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk last month has been dismissed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e6wrbgZ

Cape Verde - Scotland's template against Morocco?

Former Scotland players Neil McCann and Willie Miller share their thoughts on how Steve Clarke's side might find success against Morocco. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eQfjr48

Up to 15,000 England fans head to Dallas for World Cup opener

England fans have had a longer wait than most for their 2026 World Cup campaign to get under way. But now supporters are starting to arrive in Dallas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fuHRAQr

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Trump still fit for the job on his 80th birthday?

Donald Trump is now the second oldest president in US history from BBC News https://ift.tt/th0HKJw

Vozinha heroics help Cape Verde hold Spain to goalless draw

European champions Spain were held to surprise 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha producing a standout performance for his side in their Group H clash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/foxbWs4

Comenencia scores Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal

Livano Comenencia makes national history scoring Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal against Germany in their Group E match in Houston. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fIFuhd9

Iran win four staff visa appeals but 11 banned

Four members of Iran's World Cup delegation win appeals against having their visa applications rejected but 11 staff remain banned from travelling to the United States. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5dOMWYy

Fight is on for Hamilton as he and Russell reset successfully

Lewis Hamilton says "the fight is on" as he and fellow Briton George Russell prepare to start at the front in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xbylZer

Lukic heads Bosnia in front against Canada

Jovo Lukic heads Bosnia in front against co-hosts Canada in the opening game in Group B at the Toronto Stadium in the 2026 World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EOkr742

Bellingham set to start, but no Guehi - England's expected team

Jude Bellingham is expected to start England's opening game of the 2026 World Cup, as Marc Guehi could start on the bench. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QJYis9x

Defence coach Edwards negotiating France exit

Shaun Edwards' departure from France's national team is being negotiated after nearly seven years on their staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HlWCSpb

Counter-terrorism police leading school stabbing inquiry

Two pupils, both 14, and a teacher were hurt in the attack at a school in Manchester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XgLsZmE

My wife's 'unadoptable' baby was left to die at unmarried mothers' home

A new report condemning an unmarried mothers' home is welcomed by survivors and relatives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tMyZqdc

World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history

The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PvKLQGS

Williams rolls back the years on return at Queen's

Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0ImM1o6

Significant changes to new GSCEs in Wales likely after burnout concerns

The exams watchdog said it supported the decision to address concerns raised by teachers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gdv5xVc

Hamilton 'feels like I'm reminding people who I am'

Lewis Hamilton says he "feels like I'm having to remind people who I am" after finishing second in the Monaco Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vl2ps1W

'I want to thank myself' - Andreeva's journey to Grand Slam glory

Mirra Andreeva thanks her coach, her team and most importantly herself as she claims her first Grand Slam trophy at the French Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e8Ns9cz

Russell perplexed by struggles having arrived in Monaco playing mind games

George Russell tried playing a few mind games with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli but is now the one "scratching my head". from BBC News https://ift.tt/B1sQzMG

From Nescafe to Ted Lasso: Anthony Head's life in pictures

Anthony Head, who first came to public attention for his role in 1980s Nescafe ads, has died at the age of 72. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RXHdsLx

17 wickets fall as England take control on another action-packed day

England have a golden opportunity for victory in the first Test against New Zealand despite a chaotic collapse of four wickets for one run in 11 balls on the second day at Lord's. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1vLZjY0

Stunning Robinson return gives life to England

Ollie Robinson takes three wickets in his first over for England in more than two years to breathe life into their post-Ashes rebuild on day one of the first Test against New Zealand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YxXCG1c

Cobolli sets up all-Italian French Open semi-final

Flavio Cobolli battles past Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach his first major semi-final and ensure an Italian will play in Sunday's French Open showpiece. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j4NpwBo

England in serious debt after Ashes and repayment must start now

England have invested in Brendon McCullum once again but now it is time for his team to start paying back the faith, writes Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gh962av

Police chief apologises to Henry Nowak's family over handcuffing and arrest

Chief Constable Alexis Boon tells the BBC the footage of how the murder victim had been treated was distressing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WEAFonV

No more delayed flag? Fifa adds new offside tech for World Cup

The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ilm3u8s

'Soldier' Joshua standing strong for friends' parents

British heavyweight Anthony Joshua is preparing for his next fight but says his priorty remains on standing strong for the parents of the close friends who died in a car accident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zAUQ5Vr

Second batch of Mandelson files to be published on Monday

A government spokesperson said the documents "will be among the largest publications ever laid in Parliament". from BBC News https://ift.tt/WuOPb9q

Man City's future looks bright - and Shaw's role is key

Manchester City's domestic double is the start of what they hope will be a hugely successful period for the club - and Khadija Shaw is at the centre of it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZQLuHk8