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Cape Verde: All to know before FIFA World Cup knockout against Argentina
An island nation of just over half a million inhabitants, Cape Verde pulled off the unthinkable by reaching the last 32.…
England has just had its hottest June on record, Met Office data shows
Chief scientist says dangerous heatwaves, which are getting more likely, ‘bring home the implications of climate change’The month of June was the warm…
'Just what the doctor ordered' - Sinner overcomes tricky Borges test
Jannik Sinner's tricky start to his Wimbledon title defence continues as he overcomes a stern second-round test against Portugal's Nuno Borges.…
Man spends £40k house deposit on dad's World Cup dream
Jack Goodwin describes it as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" for him and his father.…
‘We can relate’: Bosnia fans bring passion, Palestine support, to World Cup
Tournament has placed Bosnia's fans and global diaspora in the spotlight, as team fights to reach Round of 16.…
Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as rescue deal approved
The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.…
Two UK police officers face misconduct probe in Henry Nowak murder case
IOPC says it is investigating whether race or religion impacted any of the officers' actions.…
Nearly three in four US scam victims report mental health harm, poll finds
Gallup survey says the financial toll of scams in the United States in 2025 was estimated at $68bn.…
Duke of York's Theatre to be renamed after Sir Tom Stoppard
A theatre in London's West End is being renamed after the playwright Sir Tom Stoppard.…
Williams' knee injury leaves Wimbledon doubles in doubt
Serena Williams's hopes of playing alongside her older sister Venus in the Wimbledon doubles look in doubt because of a knee injury.…
Brewery boss who banned phones and swearing from pubs dies aged 81
Humphrey Smith had been at the helm of the Tadcaster brewer since the 1980s.…
USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina: World Cup Round of 32: Prediction, team lineups
Buoyed by a dream run, underdogs Bosnia and Herzegovina clash with cohosts USA in their first World Cup knockout game.…
Orange lava flows stream from Mount Etna
Orange lava flows stream from Mount Etna…
‘It’s like being close to home’: World Cup vibes immaculate in richly diverse New York
Fans of all stripes pack the bars to sing, cheer and commiserate in city where more than 3m people were born outside USAlmost 200,000 Ecuadorians and …
World Cup's knockout rounds collide with a massive heat wave
A major heat wave is affecting much of the eastern half of the United States this week, bringing dangerous conditions to multiple World Cup matches.…
Kids with autism are prone to drowning. Florida is trying to prevent that
Kids with autism can be 160 times more likely than other children to drown. Florida is dedicating state money to a program that prioritizes swim lesso…
Months after he sent a harsh email to ICE, agents tracked him to his home and a hotel
Federal agents went to a Rochester man's home to warn him that an email he sent five months ago could be an illegal threat. He was on vacation but ano…
The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, Americans reflect on the state of the nation in the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.…
Venezuelan sky turns deep red as sun sets over Caracas
Venezuelan sky turns deep red as sun sets over Caracas…
Time for Tuchel to show hand as England enter World Cup danger zone
England coach Thomas Tuchel must now play his strongest hand as he enters the danger zone in a World Cup of shocks, says chief football writer Phil Mc…
Family of boy attacked by crocodile thank zoo staff who rescued him
The boy remains at Addenbrooke's Hospital in a stable condition, police say.…
FIFA World Cup: Wednesday schedule, predictions and bracket update
England, Argentina and Belgium chase Round of 16 spots as Cape Verde eyes historic upset.…
‘Happy vowel’ is a key indicator of social class in Manchester accents, study finds
Final vowel in words such as happy, baby and chilly varies clearly by social class across the city Pronunciation of the “happy vowel” is one of the ke…
Girl reveals rape trauma ahead of sentence review
The teenager is one of two girls who were raped by two boys in Fordingbridge, Hampshire.…
Doorbell camera helps neighbours pull woman from fire
The group were given instructions to enter the house via the doorbell's remote intercom function.…
World Cup fans sweat through US 'heat dome'
As scorching heat left the US east coast baking in the middle of the World Cup, the BBC caught up with fans braving the weather to support their team.…
Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador to advance in World Cup
Mexico lost seven consecutive times at that same stage from 1994 to 2018 and didn't advance past the group stage in 2022. Now, the 40-year wait is ove…
Mexico rampant at fortress Azteca - and England could be next
Mexico have won all four games and not conceded a goal at this World Cup. Their last-16 opponents must also contend with playing at the Azteca Stadium…
Watch: Mount Etna eruption creates trail of bright orange lava
A stream of thick orange lava was seen trailing from Europe's biggest active volcano, Mount Etna in Italy, snaking through the mountain.…
Lobbing Federer changed his life – the cult hero back at Wimbledon
Marcus Willis is best known for playing Roger Federer on Wimbledon's Centre Court but, 10 years on, he says he is not defined by that magical moment.…