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‘An enchanting oasis’: Venetian island with Napoleonic fort up for sale
Smaller than a football pitch, Crevan has a rich history – but how rich its buyer needs to be is strictly under wrapsAn island in the Venice lagoon bo…
What does your Premier League club still need in the transfer window?
BBC Sport takes a look at what each of the Premier League clubs still need before the summer transfer window shuts in seven days.…
At least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, study finds
Playing football has long been linked to the brain disease known as CTE, but how prevalent it is is still unknown. A new study of former NFL players w…
Does Elliott have a Liverpool future after latest omission?
Harvey Elliott's position at Liverpool looks uncertain following his absence from the matchday squad at Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premie…
Dozens of coordinated arson attacks carried out across Thailand
Dozens of coordinated arson attacks carried out across Thailand…
Esports World Cup ends with surprise win for China-based team
AG.AL claim the overall title and $7m (£5.1m) top prize at the third Esports World Cup in Paris.…
London Zoo animals hop on scales for weigh-in
Kiwi the Capybara is among animals getting their annual health check while data is gathered and shared.…
China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.…
Gauff, Fils win Cincinnati tennis titles in run-up to US Open
Gauff beat Pegula for her second Cincinnati Open trophy and Fils overcame Tiafoe for his first Masters 1000 title.…
Ceferin won’t challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency but tells him to quit
European football chief doesn't want to lose credibility over FIFA job but says Infantino will face a challenger.…
Salah scores two goals, has two disallowed in first start for Trabzonspor
Salah started his first game for the Turkish Super Lig side, whom he joined on a free transfer earlier this month.…
Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan
The former skippers say it is "basic decency" for Pakistan to comply with a court-ordered medical assessment.…
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball from Mexico sells for $3.35m
Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ball sold for $3.35m. He used his hand to score against England, dubbing it the ‘Hand of God’.…
Chelsea preview: Five key talking points for 2026-27 Premier League season
Chelsea have had their worst Premier League run in 30 years. Can new manager Xabi Alonso succeed and is Cole Palmer key?…
Nordic nations ‘have lost confidence in Infantino’, demand FIFA reforms
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands back calls for Infantino's resignation amid FIFA crisis.…
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.…