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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/NLa3yBd

Impressive England beat Scotland to close on semis

England's batting sparkles again as the hosts close on a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with an 38-run victory over Scotland at Headingley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vFAt1KQ

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/4sLvkZ3

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/j1laksV

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/2uBATNK

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/3w5IaS2

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/FrVh9OS

US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'

Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation". from BBC News https://ift.tt/W91R2tk

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/zkAO2sC

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/LEIjxUZ

Evans misses out on Wimbledon singles wildcard

British tennis stalwart Dan Evans will have to go through qualifying to make the main draw of the men's singles at Wimbledon after missing out on a wildcard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wGZjBQP

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/rRsk61x

The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde's historic debut against Spain

Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2tfzpkd

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/v7ZULoC

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/gqphjM9

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/Z458dDX

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/HRCLsNt

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/x7st5Gb

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/5bexhp2

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/Tp2OJEH

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/r9wmyqJ

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/ce3wNVG

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/dWvU9qo

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/XGLmZD7

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/B0QeKYg

What We Know About The Belfast Knife Attack So Far

Police and political leaders in Northern Ireland have called for calm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A0KeTju

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/faNCVFY

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/jryxFKR

'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/hNiYDGW

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/GdMVUny

Vaughan 'feels sorry' for batters on poor Lord's pitch

Michael Vaughan "feels sorry" for batters over the state of the Lord's pitch after 33 wickets fell on the opening two days of the first Test between England and New Zealand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/isPQdtY

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/4tGfZrl

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/dEl6Cao

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/loIqbOj

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/iNPWaUf

Why England must move on quickly from Ashes hangover

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/rbQAgM2

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/8tJOeo4

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/rCMaeIW