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Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake response

People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xUhdBQj via

Martinelli scores late winner to send Brazil through

Gabriel Martinelli scores in the 96 minute to knock out Japan, and send Brazil into the round of 16. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YPo0I36 via

'Hoping beyond hope': Rescue efforts continue at collapsed La Guaira building

At least 1,450 people are known to have been killed in the disaster but hope remains that others can continue to be found alive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wTjPO6m via

Hunter Bell triumphs again at Paris Diamond League

Great Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell storms to her second Diamond League win of the season with a commanding victory in the women's 1500m in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vlVI8ed via

England heading for series defeat against NZ after chaotic day

England's cricketers are heading for a series defeat after a chaotic fourth day at Trent Bridge in the third Test against New Zealand, where the home side closed on 103-4, needing 270 runs to win and avoid a series defeat in Ben Stokes' last in charge, following his shock announcement that he'll be retiring from international cricket after the match. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wgARZWr via

Heatwave breaks more records in northern and central Europe

Germany, Denmark and the Czech republic are among the countries recording new all-time high temperatures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cbdvfGH via

Chelsea in talks to sign Sunderland's Xhaka

Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale amid reports Chelsea have entered talks over a move. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v2eWq7P via

Watch: A race against the clock for Venezuela earthquake rescuers

There is a sense that the next few hours will be critical for saving anyone who is still trapped, says the BBC's Dan Johnson reporting from the border of Venezuela and Columbia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w9JptmY via

David Miliband says he is optimistic about potential Burnham government

The former foreign secretary says Burnham has "this openness and energy that I think is very attractive and positive". from BBC News https://ift.tt/qJdnE0i via

Debris falls after plane hits Beijing's tallest building

Social media footage showed the moment debris from a small aircraft fell to the ground after a crash into Beijing's tallest skyscraper. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KAQsXRd via

Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels

Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hScDjrU via

What The UK's Biggest Maternity Review Tells Us About Maternity Care

A review has found “systemic failures” in maternity care at a hospital in Nottingham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YnZvEB5 via

Belgium going out? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - final group games

BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the final set of group games at the 2026 World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7CtacPO via

Ice packs & F1 cooling vests - England ready for heat

England will use ice packs, Formula 1-style cooling vests and other methods to deal with the heat during their match against West Indies, says stand-in captain Charlie Dean. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AIpzBXR via

Man City close in on appointing Maresca as manager

Manchester City are closing in on the appointment of Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola as manager. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eOr9Fd7 via

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/2MFhCjJ via

Tongue admits England have missed absent Stokes

Pace bowler Josh Tongue admits England have missed absent captain Ben Stokes as they head for a heavy defeat in the second Test against New Zealand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ndtQ1WD via

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/H0QXbom via

Root stands firm as England head towards final‑day defeat

Watch the highlights as Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand where a world record of 463 runs is needed to win at The Oval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aMctRSZ via

Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?

The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZA6peMs via

'Living celebration of community': Obamas open presidential centre in Chicago

The campus opens to the public this weekend with a museum, community amenities and more to honour the 44th US president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/odgy7T5 via

Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?

BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ftLZF89 via

British man dies in paragliding accident in Spain

Authorities in Catalonia confirmed that the 63-year-old died in the Palau de Noguera area on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ivsh1NU via

Verhoeven says appeal against loss to Usyk dismissed

Rico Verhoeven says his appeal against the result of his defeat by unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk last month has been dismissed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CHrRFaV via

Spurs agree £52m Van Hecke deal with Brighton

Netherlands World Cup defender Jan Paul van Hecke is set to leave Brighton for Tottenham Hotspur after the two clubs agree a £52m deal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UuaA21Y via

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/6Ns2bgj via

Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police, welfare group says

Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with their owners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fA2trBS via

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/qgQrNs3 via

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/S9YQykw via

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/0bM6eCt via

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/32gFmK8 via

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/fnhFVKi via

The battle in rural America against AI data centres

Utah approves the world’s largest data centre (62sq miles) but opposition is growing from BBC News https://ift.tt/tZ8brOp via

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/JjztTZU via

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/cnfO3oV via

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/7qU4ZMP via

World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans

A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dvOp8zM via

Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army

The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fWH8OcL via

World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history

The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YDRy9vn via

Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?

With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup? from BBC News https://ift.tt/iWFjO1t via

Significant changes to new GSCEs in Wales likely after burnout concerns

The exams watchdog said it supported the decision to address concerns raised by teachers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wWKvbdA via

Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space

This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Inkxrsm via

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/cHxbBi3 via

Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg

The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oJRjB0I via

Pope Leo begins Spain visit with praise for government

On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples". from BBC News https://ift.tt/hQcJx9I via

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/7Hif02V via

Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government

Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZrjmiCe via

Tuchel will not let Tampa pitch affect selection

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says reports about the state of the pitch at the venue for his side's friendly against New Zealand will not influence team selection. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hE4pQkY via

Downing Street hits out at 'people seeking to stir division' after Vance's Nowak post

The US vice president wrote the "only response is righteous anger" when referring to Henry Nowak's death on X. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UxD7VqC via

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/ro3MTV7 via

Missing Sherpa guide found on Mount Everest after 'miracle' self-rescue

Cleaners found Dawa Sherpa crawling towards Base Camp six days after he went missing at a higher altitude. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A17Zed9 via

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/z29VZWw via

From butterflies to breast milk, Uber's list of lost items reveals wild backseat discoveries

The rideshare company's annual Lost & Found Index also reveals America's most forgetful city, and the most forgetful day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zl76IRN via

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/sqHjGvK via

Two arrested after four migrant farm workers killed in Italy minivan fire

CCTV images showed two people blocking the van's doors from the outside and throwing liquid inside to start a fire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qZDBbiY via

Arsenal eye Rogers & Kroupi - 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/0R9SkcF via