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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could become worst in history, Africa CDC warns
The number of confirmed cases in the country has increased to 837, including 196 deaths.…
Iraqi soccer fans celebrate the end of 40-year World Cup drought
The Iraq national men's team hasn't played a World Cup in 40 years; a drought that ends Tuesday night, to the excitement of soccer fans in Dearborn, M…
Wombles set to return after 27 years as IP deal opens door to comeback
Litter-picking creatures emerge from underground for global franchise targeting nostalgic adults and gen AlphaMove over Paddington Bear. After almost …
NHS report told of Nottingham maternity problems before inquiry
A previously unpublished report details problems in Nottingham's maternity units before a major review.…
Tunisia sack head coach just one game into World Cup
Tunisia sack head coach Sabrei Lamouchi after their 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener.…
FIFA clears World Cup referee accused of making white supremacist gesture
Australian referee Shaun Evans says he didn’t intend to communicate 'message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind'.…
Egypt draw 1–1 with Belgium at World Cup group game
Emam Ashour's first international goal gave Egypt the lead, before veteran Romelu Lukaku forced an own goal to equalise.…
Behind the facade of Jamie Varley, the ‘wicked, arrogant liar’ who abused and murdered his baby son
Varley presented himself in court as a doting dad to Preston Davey but prosecution said he used adopted boy as a sexual ‘plaything’‘They were an ordin…
Extreme athlete known for performance with Madonna dies in Base jumping accident in Utah
Andy Lewis, also known for slacklining and tricklining, and an unidentified man were killed in accident in Utah canyonA weekend Base jumping accident …
Reform pledges new tax on hiring foreign workers
The party says the move would allow it to reverse last year's National Insurance rise for British workers.…
Woman, 21, dies after being thrown from Brazil rope jump bridge without harness
Instructors hurled Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas into 40-metre abyss without attaching safety equipmentA 21-year-old woman who died when two rope…
False nines? 4-4-2? The tactical trends defining World Cup so far
The return of 4-4-2? False nines? BBC Sport looks at the tactical trends emerging at the World Cup so far.…
France star Mbappe vows to increase defensive work
French captain Kylian Mbappe vows to increase his defensive efforts at the World Cup in the face of criticism.…
Ebola risk for World Cup is ‘extremely low’, but US is ready, experts say
US hospitals and agencies have enhanced preparedness for Ebola, but some experts warn of public health system strains.…
Stones goes from brink of retirement to World Cup 'pure joy'
John Stones' selection for England's World Cup squad may have raised a few eyebrows but the player says he had to "dig deep" to secure his place in th…
Boy, 2, seriously hurt as car crashes into playground
A 63-year-old woman is arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.…
Who is Sweden’s Yasin Ayari, and why didn’t he celebrate against Tunisia?
The 22-year-old scored two goals against Tunisia but had muted celebrations against the country of his father's birth.…
Fashion goals: Socceroos trade kit bags for it-bags as they level up off-field style
Australia stepped off the team bus in suits and holding designer pouches, showing they’ve come ‘a long way from a Country Road bag on the side of the …
Worries over water as a giant data center moves into the New Mexico desert
Developers say there's plenty of water for a giant data center in southern New Mexico. Some locals are skeptical.…
World Cup nations slam UEFA chief for ‘disappointing’ 48-team criticism
'There's no such thing as an unimportant World Cup match,' 13 World Cup participant nations say in a statement.…
Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps
Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.…
Jurors, lawyers and social workers face 'resilience test' in inaccessible courts
Access issues faced by wheelchair users in courts include broken lifts, “unsafe” ramps and unsuitable toilets.…
Lamine Yamal fit to start on bench for Spain vs Cape Verde at World Cup
Victor Munoz is also fit to play as coach Luis de la Fuente says he has no concerns over his players' fitness.…
Japan deny Netherlands by fighting back twice in World Cup opener
Asia's most successful side, Japan, twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Group F opener.…
Kamada scores late equaliser for Japan
Watch as Japan's Daichi Kamada brings his side level to the Netherlands in their Group F fixture in the 2026 World Cup.…
Tourist train overturns and injures 17 during Cártama tapas festival
Nobody was seriously hurt as a result of the accident in the Spanish town, local authorities say.…
Former England captain Lewis Moody starts 500-mile cycle after MND diagnosis
The former England Rugby captain, aged 48, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year.…
BBC Sport pundits choose England World Cup XIs - who would you pick?
Thomas Tuchel will pick his first England World Cup team on Wednesday, when the Three Lions take on Croatia. BBC Sport pundits choose their starting X…
Rate the players as Scotland face Haiti
Rate the Scotland and Haiti players out of 10 below and come back X minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.…
Nigerian author accuses hospital of stalling review into her son's death
Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.…