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The story behind football stars Messi and Yamal’s viral photo
The story behind football stars Messi and Yamal’s viral photo…
Spain or Argentina, who will win the FIFA World Cup? Ex-player predictions
Former player predictions as the European and South American champions clash in a World Cup final for the first time.…
Indian court rejects bid to release hunger-striking activist from hospital
The wife of 59-year-old Sonam Wangchuk says his enforced hospitalisation is 'illegal detention'.…
No ODI century but Bethell helps England to stunning start
Watch the best shots from Jacob Bethell as he makes 91 off 93 balls to put England on course for a big score in the series-deciding One Day Internatio…
Guyana ferry with 116 people on board capsizes; more than 50 rescued
Rescue operations for remaining passengers and crew ongoing, authorities say.…
India’s cockroach politics is no joke
The Cockroach Janta Party has crept onto the political scene at a time when Indian democracy is struggling.…
Molten salt and human sweat: the weird batteries that could store renewable energy
From Nevada to Manchester, developers are trialling innovative solutions to clean energy’s biggest challengeIn the deserts of the United Arab Emirates…
World Cup 2026 final: Closing ceremony and half-time show – what to know
Spain face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final as musicians perform before kickoff and during the half-time break.…
Argentina coach accuses England of lack of respect
Argentina heach coach Felipe Contepomi walks out of his news conference after the 31-24 defeat by England in the Nations Championship.…
Saka shows Tuchel why he's too good to leave out
Bukayo Saka’s World Cup hat-trick against France reignited the selection debate and Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave him out of the semi-final.…
Messi on the brink of history - will it be his last World Cup game?
Argentina captain Lionel Messi will play his 32nd World Cup match in Sunday's final, but will it be his last appearance?…
FIFA World Cup 2026 sees major increase in goals from outside the box
A trend of teams defending deep has enticed forwards to take shots from outside the penalty area, Jurgen Klinsmann says.…
Tate brothers arrested in Miami on rape and sex trafficking charges
Controversial influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in Miami onrape and sex trafficking charges.…
Somalia races to save Radio Mogadishu’s fading archive
A small team is working to digitise decades of Somali history in the country's main public radio station.…
Why some women are being driven out of the workplace by an illness
Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place.…
Tate brothers arrested in Miami as UK adds rape, trafficking charges
Andrew and his brother Tristan were arrested in the US on Saturday, and the UK is seeking their extradition.…
FIFA admits hydration breaks may not continue after World Cup criticism
FIFA will analyse the impact of hydration breaks after the World Cup, says Arsene Wenger a day before the final.…
New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.…
The honours system used to be too posh but I'm proof change is happening
Record numbers of people from poorer backgrounds are now receiving awards.…
WNBA coach Brondello suspended over inappropriate comment at Angel Reese
Brondello suspended for a game after calling Reese a 'protected species' in Toronto Tempo's game against Atlanta Dream.…
Can Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10?
When Burnham becomes PM, he'll find it harder to wear the wardrobe that's central to his political brand.…
Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come
The 2026 World Cup's spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport - and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.…
England beat France in 10-goal thriller to win 'bronze final'
Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in a thriller to record their best men's World Cup finish since 1966.…
Argentina fans flood NYC’s Times Square before World Cup final
Hundreds of Argentina fans packed New York City’s Times Square hours before Sunday's World Cup final.…
Exiled Cuban artist Otero Alcantara has arrived in US, Rubio confirms
Otero Alcantara is part of the San Isidro Movement, which has long been the target of Cuban repression.…
The Tate brothers are arrested in Miami, U.S. Marshals Service tells AP
The brothers were taken into custody on a sealed warrant, the Marshals Service told the AP. British prosecutors said they were seeking the extradition…
Tate brothers arrested in US after more charges laid against them in UK
The new charges announced on Saturday include rape and sex trafficking.…
Britain's Kerr breaks 27-year mile world record in London
Great Britain's Josh Kerr smashes the long-standing men's mile world record in a spectacular performance at the London Diamond League.…
Burnham is 'people pleaser' with 'airy fairy' plans, says Kemi Badenoch
Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, the Conservative leader accused the incoming PM of not knowing "what the country's priorities are".…
German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy
Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.…