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Williams 'takes it all in' on Centre Court return

Serena Williams receives a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd as she walks out to play at Wimbledon for the first time in four years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rljc3eN via IFTTT

Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?

A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power from BBC News https://ift.tt/wp1B6ou via IFTTT

Martinelli scores late winner to send Brazil through

Gabriel Martinelli scores in the 96 minute to knock out Japan, and send Brazil into the round of 16. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kxPX9Fy via IFTTT

Hunter Bell triumphs again at Paris Diamond League

Great Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell storms to her second Diamond League win of the season with a commanding victory in the women's 1500m in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SHrFELj via IFTTT

England heading for series defeat against NZ after chaotic day

England's cricketers are heading for a series defeat after a chaotic fourth day at Trent Bridge in the third Test against New Zealand, where the home side closed on 103-4, needing 270 runs to win and avoid a series defeat in Ben Stokes' last in charge, following his shock announcement that he'll be retiring from international cricket after the match. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vk2USlE via IFTTT

Are players at Wimbledon already split on prize money protests?

Four-time major champion Aryna Sabalenka says she hopes the world's leading players will not have to boycott their Grand Slam media duties again over prize money protests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Dsf1GK via IFTTT

'Every person saved is a miracle': Families call to trapped loved ones in region devastated by Venezuela quakes

Families keep vigil at buildings where they fear their loved ones are trapped, but face an impossible task to move heavy debris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VbYtHfg via IFTTT

Chelsea in talks to sign Sunderland's Xhaka

Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale amid reports Chelsea have entered talks over a move. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WXtcIUM via IFTTT

Speed suits & altitude rooms - how Kerr plans to beat mile world record

On July 18 at the London Diamond League meeting, Josh Kerr intends to beat Hicham El Guerrouj's world record for the mile. But how will he do it? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ObTvYGi via IFTTT

Saracens' Auvaa not punished for Stokes incident

Saracens forward Totoa Auvaa is not sanctioned after he was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricket captain Ben Stokes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MjHJd4G via IFTTT

Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitations

More than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JEMvcFi via IFTTT

Ten in hospital as traffic stranded on M25 in heat

The ambulance service says it struggled to reach patients suffering "heat related illnesses". from BBC News https://ift.tt/uG3tQvi via IFTTT

Belgium going out? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - final group games

BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the final set of group games at the 2026 World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mgJizbI via IFTTT

Ice packs & F1 cooling vests - England ready for heat

England will use ice packs, Formula 1-style cooling vests and other methods to deal with the heat during their match against West Indies, says stand-in captain Charlie Dean. from BBC News https://ift.tt/32T7XRm via IFTTT

Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina reach last 32

Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as his double against Austria sends holders Argentina into the last 32. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KkMgYex via IFTTT

Man City close in on appointing Maresca as manager

Manchester City are closing in on the appointment of Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola as manager. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zfumEq8 via IFTTT

Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival

Temperatures are forecast to peak on Monday, and authorities warn they could match historic highs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hXxdKGo via IFTTT

Lamine 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/W4Gp7hb via IFTTT

Scotland expects: What is behind McTominay's understated World Cup?

Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder? from BBC News https://ift.tt/wsFzm0M via IFTTT

Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty announce they are expecting first child

The news comes six months after Gordon Ramsay's daughter and the Olympic champion married in a star-studded ceremony at Bath Abbey. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1hHYXWc via IFTTT

Netherlands thrash Sweden to all but guarantee last 32 place

Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo score two goals apiece as the Netherlands cruise past Sweden 5-1 to all but mathematically guarantee a place in the last 32 of the World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wucFv4d via IFTTT

England winger Saka unlikely to start against Ghana

England head coach Thomas Tuchel hints that Bukayo Saka is unlikely to be in contention to start against Ghana on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CTPkXhO via IFTTT

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/lmHN6xc via IFTTT

Scotland fall short of famous win over Windies

Scotland come up agonisingly short of a famous victory at the T20 World Cup as West Indies somehow come through to win a tumultuous game at Headingley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wcQoBXN via IFTTT

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/u2RUSlt via IFTTT

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/VPgnD5Q via IFTTT

Fed holds US interest rates steady as uncertainty over Trump's Iran deal remains

The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S1Rk0PD via IFTTT

DR Congo earn World Cup point against Portugal

DR Congo come from behind to hold Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their Group K match at the Houston Stadium in the Fifa World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fAZ2mhl via IFTTT

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/CvVka5E via IFTTT

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/NloLaYt via IFTTT

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/HlzbBau via IFTTT

Switzerland stunned by late Qatar equaliser

Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi scores a stoppage-time equaliser to earn his country their first ever World Cup point against Switzerland in San Francisco. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gQNBhRf via IFTTT

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 Francisco. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gy2Qz7h via IFTTT

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/Gkv8xfR via IFTTT

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government

The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last all week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IDEQTBd via IFTTT

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/hjLpEn1 via IFTTT

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/YunWf07 via IFTTT

Real Madrid reappoint Jose Mourinho on three-year deal

Real Madrid have confirmed the re-appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y4J7Ovp via IFTTT

Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup - but he said 'chill, relax'

Gianni Infantino faced the media for the first time in three years, but he did little to convince that Fifa has lost its grip on the organisation of the 2026 World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wLOzh3a via IFTTT

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/1NbV0hZ via IFTTT

Real Madrid's £130m Alvarez bid rejected

Real Madrid make an offer of 150m euros (£130m) for striker Julian Alvarez, but city rivals Atletico Madrid turn it down. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qyBYgi0 via IFTTT

Unions snub Farage's invite to join Reform UK

The party leader says his "door is open" but the Unite union says he is "no friend of the workers". from BBC News https://ift.tt/WaeEYcC via IFTTT

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why did Trump walk out of his TV interview with Meet The Press?

And why is JD Vance posting about Henry Nowak? from BBC News https://ift.tt/YZV8ejx via IFTTT

Ex-Olympian's wife 'feared he would kill her'

Curtis Robb, 54, is accused of repeated or continuous controlling and coercive behaviour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1txwjhc via IFTTT

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/kfAzdED via IFTTT

'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/86MRhfr via IFTTT

Pope begins Spain visit with praise for country's opposition to war and support for migrants

On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples". from BBC News https://ift.tt/kNpqlsr via IFTTT

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/LwkzeEc via IFTTT

Tuchel will not let Tampa pitch affect selection

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says reports about the state of the pitch at the venue for his side's friendly against New Zealand will not influence team selection. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eHapoBI via IFTTT

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/jb2shlu via IFTTT

How shock French Open finalist's tiny tattoo gives meaning to big run

Qualifier Maja Chwalinska is one win away from an unthinkable French Open title after coming through the darkest period of her life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p7EsdhA via IFTTT

Robinson's perfect return gives England edge over NZ

England's Ollie Robinson marked his return to Test cricket with four wickets at Lord's as New Zealand closed day one on 61-6, trailing the home side by 79 runs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j2l7kW5 via IFTTT

Henry Nowak murder: What we know about how the events unfolded

The student was 18 when he was stabbed by 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jYkgxwm via IFTTT

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/psdDizj via IFTTT

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/6P8X1UC via IFTTT

Arsenal eye Kroupi & Rogers - and a new Arteta deal

After their long-awaited Premier League title win, senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel assesses Arsenal's to-do list for this summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YxHrabN via IFTTT