Why we should expect another Solheim Cup thriller

With no more than one point separating the teams at the past three Solheim Cups played in Europe there is every reason to expect that this week's contest will be just as exciting, writes Iain Carter.

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Family of killed teen call for death penalty in D4vd trial

The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez say execution "would be perfect" if D4vd is found guilty.

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Baby orangutans found in Indian forest spark trafficking inquiry

The critically endangered apes were found far from their natural habitat in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.

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Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million

Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).

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Pietersen joins England's white-ball coaching team

England appoint former Ashes-winning batter Kevin Pietersen to their white-ball coaching team in the build-up to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.

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Chemo hair loss doesn't define me - it's a symbol that I'm strong

The beauty and resilience of women living with cancer is celebrated though photography.

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Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected

The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year.

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Fernandez and Ndiaye show signs of promise on Man City debuts

Manchester City gave £185m of deadline-day talent their Premier League debuts in the win over Coventry - and manager Enzo Maresca will have enjoyed what he saw.

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Pogacar will miss rest of season after Vuelta crash

Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar will not race again this season after suffering injuries including a fracture in his neck at the Vuelta a Espana.

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Trump envoys arrive in Moscow ahead of Ukraine talks, reports say

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due to hold talks with Russia before travelling to Ukraine on Sunday.

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I've never spoken to Everton owner Friedkin - Moyes

Everton manager David Moyes says he has never met or spoken to the club's owner Dan Friedkin.

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Why England wing Caluori played on with detached wrist ligament

Wing sensation Noah Caluori says he played through the pain of a torn wrist ligament during his break-out season for Saracens and England

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Embattled Spanish PM Sánchez insists no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis

Spain's prime minister tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.

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Five moments that shaped Taylor's legendary career

From writing a letter to her idol as a 10-year-old to messaging a promoter on social media, here are five sliding doors moments that helped shape Katie Taylor’s career.

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Pakistan changes 'most shocking ever' - Afridi

Pakistan's decision to make dramatic changes to their squad during the series in England is the "most shocking decision ever", according to former captain Shahid Afridi.

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England attack's 2005 comparisons fair - Trescothick

Comparisons can be made between England’s new-look pace attack and the famous Ashes-winning quartet of 2005, according to interim head coach Marcus Trescothick.

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Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan

More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.

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Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville

A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80.

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Girl faces six-month recovery after 'freak accident' bus crash on holiday

Emma Williams says what happened to her daughter shows the importance of travel insurance.

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Decision to curtail play at Lord's 'a joke' - Hussain

The decision to abandon play an hour early after a rain-hit third day of England’s second Test against Pakistan is criticised by former captain Nasser Hussain and fans.

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Cannabis smell at US Open is distracting - Boulter

British number one Katie Boulter complains that the smell of cannabis is putting her off her game at the US Open.

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At least 27 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv warehouse

The attack sparked a series of explosions, prompting an investigation into whether ammunition was being stored on site.

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Norris signs new McLaren contract until 2030

Lando Norris signs a new contract that will keep him at McLaren until at least the end of 2030.

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'Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users

As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.

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I used to live in a quiet area - now a data centre overlooks my garden

With the number of UK data centres set to rise, some communities are concerned about their impact.

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Delap joins Forest for £50m bidding to rebuild career

BBC Sport examines what went wrong for Liam Delap at Chelsea and how he could bounce back in new surroundings.

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Bodies found on S Korean holiday island as missing persons scandal deepens

A police sergeant has been arrested following accusations that he lied to victims' families and prematurely closed missing persons cases.

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What does your Premier League club still need in the transfer window?

BBC Sport takes a look at what each of the Premier League clubs still need before the summer transfer window shuts in seven days.

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Esports World Cup ends with surprise win for China-based team

AG.AL claim the overall title and $7m (£5.1m) top prize at the third Esports World Cup in Paris.

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Mateta's contract claim leaves Palace with transfer decision

Following a dispute over the length of his contract, will Jean-Philippe Mateta stay at Crystal Palace beyond the transfer window?

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Abuse from Liverpool fans hurts - Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold says he still receives abuse from Liverpool fans online after leaving Anfield for Real Madrid 14 months ago.

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Lopez beats Romero then snubs Catterall fight

American Teofimo Lopez beats Rolando Romero in Las Vegas to claim the WBA welterweight title then seemingly snubs number one challenger Jack Catterall.

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'We're not Brendon and Ben' - Root's calmness praised

Joe Root is praised for his calmness on his return as captain by interim coach Marcus Trescothick, who says the pair "are not" Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.

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Laptop catches fire on US flight, with passenger treated at airport

The pilot had reported a "cabin fire in the back" of American Airlines Flight 2398, which landed safely.

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How new-look Spurs are shaping up under De Zerbi

Roberto de Zerbi has had time and money over the summer to start creating a new-look Tottenham. So how are they shaping up?

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Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, US air force says

It is unclear why the civilian-contracted plane was at the radar site on Alaska's south-west coast.

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World's oldest person celebrates turning 117

Born before the Titanic sank, Ethel Caterham has seen out two world wars and survived Covid at 110.

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Briton Hennessy in talks for undisputed world title fight

Francesca Hennessy is in talks to fight undisputed bantamweight world champion Dina Thorslund in the United Kingdom later this year, BBC Sport understands.

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Tottenham in talks to sign Man City's Savinho and Marmoush

Spurs open talks with Manchester City to sign attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho.

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Welsh FA chief calls for Infantino to step down

Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney says Fifa president Gianni Infantino should step down.

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Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'

The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.

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AI to help planes avoid climate-warming 'sky graffiti'

A new UK trial hopes to reduce the condensation trails from planes, which can trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

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Spurs' Vicario set to join Juventus on loan

Tottenham accept a loan offer from Juventus for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, which includes an option to buy.

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Coventry agree deal for Forest striker Awoniyi

Coventry City agree a deal worth about £17m for Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi.

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Maguire wants 'huge threat' Rashford to stay at Man Utd

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire says he hopes Marcus Rashford will stay at the club because he can improve Michael Carrick's team.

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Bronze for Donnelly and team gold for GB in women's marathon

Abbie Donnelly wins the bronze medal in the women's marathon, with Great Britain also winning a gold medal in the team event, on the final day of the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham.

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PSG sign World Cup final match-winner Torres from Barcelona

Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal for Spain at the World Cup, has joined European champions Paris St-Germain from Barcelona.

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Bangladesh retain upper hand v Australia - first Test scorecard

Latest scorecard from the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Darwin.

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Swiatek answers internet critics with Toronto title

Iga Swiatek secures her first WTA title of the season with a straight-set victory over Elena Rybakina in the final of the Canadian Open.

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Critical former referees add to culture of fear, says retiring Taylor

Retiring Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his decision to quit was partly due to the toxic debate around officials.

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