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Five passengers found drifting days after boat sinks in Indonesia
Five passengers, including a seven-year-old girl, were rescued from a passenger boat that sank in Indonesia.…
NYC swells with Spanish, Argentinian fans anticipating World Cup glory
World Cup in NYC offered a chance for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to display progressive messaging on the world stage.…
How Fox kept cool at baked Birkdale to win The Open
New Zealand's Ryan Fox wins the Open Championship - his first major title - with a record-breaking weekend at Royal Birkdale…
'Can you believe it?' - Best shots from final round of The Open
Enjoy the best shots from the final day of the 2026 Open Championship, featuring Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy and Ryan Fox.…
IShowSpeed kicks off World Cup closing ceremony in blaze of colour
Another star-studded performance at half-time will include Shakira, BTS, Madonna and Justin Bieber.…
Spain vs Argentina LIVE: 2026 FIFA World Cup final
Live coverage and text updates as Spain play Argentina in the final of the 2026 World Cup.…
Patience, power, perfection - Duckett's record-breaking innings
Ben Duckett rewrites the record books as he scores 141 in the third and final One Day International against India, the highest score by any men's batt…
Why is China protesting about the nationalisation of British Steel?
The UK move to take over British Steel fuels a brewing dispute with China amid political leadership change in London.…
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.…