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Q&A: Why humanitarian aid is crucial to stopping the Ebola outbreak
Health officials say the Ebola response cannot succeed without addressing the humanitarian crisis.…
European heatwave causes 1,000 excess deaths in France
AFP estimates that at least 191 million people are forecast to experience temperatures of at least 35C in Europe.…
World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Biggest takeaways from the group stage
FIFA World Cup group stage is now behind us with plenty of key talking points as the tournament enters the knockouts.…
Three firefighters killed on Colorado-Utah border as wildfires intensify
The deaths occurred as crews battled multiple blazes across a parched region. Two other firefighters were also injured.…
Raducanu 'plans to play' at Wimbledon despite injury setback
Emma Raducanu says she "plans to play" at Wimbledon despite a leg injury which has put her participation in serious doubt.…
South Africa vs Canada: World Cup 2026 – prediction, team news and lineups
Neither South Africa nor Canada has reached the knockout rounds of a World Cup before, but now a last-16 place awaits.…
Best team, moments, matches and players of World Cup group stage
As the World Cup group stages come to an end, BBC Sport reporters pick their highlights so far.…
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France
The West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.…
Colombia top World Cup 2026 group after breathless 0-0 draw with Portugal
Colombia book last 32 clash with Ghana, while Portugal will face Croatia in the first knockout stage.…
Harry reconsiders bringing Meghan and children on UK trip
It comes after his request for police protection was rejected days before the family is due to arrive.…
Scotland's ill-fated World Cup story finally at a sorry end
BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sums up his verdict on the nation's World Cup exit.…
Toxic Bielsa leaves ‘nothing good’ behind as Uruguay suffer World Cup shock
Uruguay's outgoing Argentinian coach Marcelo Bielsa has previously described himself as a 'toxic perfectionist'.…
Wales beat Barbarians as North signs off in style
Wales beat Barbarians 33-31 at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham but the day belongs to two-try George North in his last rugby match.…
Russell claims controversial pole after Verstappen crash
Mercedes driver George Russell controversially steals pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc with the last lap of the…
Cape Verde break record as smallest nation to reach World Cup knockouts
Cape Verde set sights on Lionel Messi's Argentina in last 32 as dream run continues at 2026 edition of FIFA's showpiece.…
In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela's modern history
Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing.…
Raducanu quits practice as Wimbledon fitness fears grow
Emma Raducanu's chances of being fit for Wimbledon look to be in considerable doubt after the Briton cut short her practice on Saturday.…
Who are the Panama players England need to look out for?
BBC Sport analyses the key players for Panama who will be aiming to cause a World Cup upset against England in their final Group L fixture.…
George criticises 'unacceptable' Auvaa over nightclub incident
Jamie George has criticised his Saracen's team-mate Totoa Auvaa's "unacceptable" behaviour after the Samoan was involved in a nightclub incident with …
Prosecutors in England and Wales expect rise in domestic abuse during World Cup
CPS urges victims to go to police, saying they will be taken seriously and it ‘won’t hesitate’ to bring abusers to justiceProsecutors in England and W…
‘You’re history itself!’: how Arab World Cup commentators fuel fans’ passions
Arabic’s rich history of poetry lends itself well to ‘beautiful commentary that … sounds like a love letter to football’Even before Cristiano Ronaldo’…
How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie
How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?…
Newly released video exposes Henry Nowak killer’s lies
Newly released footage has exposed the series of lies that led UK police to arrest a dying stabbing victim.…
Cape Verde qualify for World Cup Round of 32, set up date with Argentina
Cape Verde's third draw gives them a second-place finish in Group H and pits them against the world champions in the knockouts.…
England qualify for World Cup knockout stage
England's place in the knockout stages of the World Cup is confirmed by other results before they face Panama in their final group game on Saturday.…
Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 to clinch World Cup Group H top spot
Spain wins World Cup group, beating Uruguay 1-0 as Fernando Muslera’s error sends 2-time champion home.…
Muslera mistake gifts Spain win as 10-man Uruguay crash out 'in disgrace'
Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's mistake gifts Alex Baena the only goal of the game, as Spain defeat Uruguay to send Marcelo Bielsa's side out of the Wor…
Do Kane, Saka, or Pickford have roots near you? Try our postcode lookup
Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool…
It's not just Cape Verde: African soccer is having a World Cup moment
The soccer greats — Brazil, England, Spain — have been giving uneven performances out on the pitch during this World Cup. Meanwhile, team from Africa …
PSNI officer 'had intelligence on Donaldson abuse a year before complaint'
A BBC investigation has been told a detective and a child safeguarding expert identified Donaldson after speaking to a victim.…