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Cow corner: cricket match abandoned after runaway bull stops play
Match at Burnopfield near Newcastle called off after 800kg young bull escaped from farm and stormed playing fieldA cricket match had to be abandoned a…
The Papers: 'Kicking up a storm' and 'Burnham plots homes tax raid'
Logistics surrounding the World Cup match between England and Mexico continue to lead a number of the papers.…
Record crowd hoping for home win - but will Antonelli 'disappear into distance'?
Close to 180,000 people are expected to attend Sunday's British Grand Prix but auguries for a home win are not that good, writes Andrew Benson.…
France vs Paraguay LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 last 16
Live coverage and text commentary stream updates as Mbappe's France face Paraguay in the Round of 16 knockout game.…
Brilliant Bethell guides England to impressive win against India
Jacob Bethell hits an unbeaten 76 as England recover from 1-2 to chase down 191 to beat India by four wickets in the second T20 at Old Trafford and ta…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Best Round of 16 knockout matches to watch
As the tournament enters the second knockout phase, there are several blockbuster matchups led by Spain-Portugal.…
Supporting Pride London 'more important than ever'
Hundreds of charities, community groups and companies took part in Saturday's parade.…
Sooryavanshi, 15, debuts in India loss to England
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes the youngest man to play for India in England’s thrilling four-wicket win in the second T20 at Old Traf…
Ireland fight back to deny Wallabies in thriller
Replacement Australia fly-half Ben Donaldson misses a last-gasp penalty as Ireland claim a comeback bonus-point win in an enthralling Nations Champion…
England vs Mexico at Azteca: Kickoff, altitude and weather explained
The pitch at the Azteca is 2,240 metres above sea level. At that altitude, air is thinner and makes breathing difficult.…
How the 1986 Mexico World Cup was almost cancelled after a devastating earthquake
Guardian reports after the disaster told of 5,000 deaths, much of the capital being razed, and doubts about Mexico hosting the finalsMexico last hoste…
Cape Verde fans celebrate history despite loss
Cape Verde fans celebrate history despite loss…
Key takeaways from Round of 32 stage at World Cup 2026
A thrilling Golden Boot race hots up, France in scintillating form, and Messi and Argentina squeak past Cape Verde.…
'Cautiously optimistic': Swing voters describe their view of America at 250
As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from "uncertain" and "concerned" to …
Arias sends Colombia into World Cup last-16 with 1-0 win over Ghana
The World Cup round of 32 ends with Colombia beating Ghana 1-0, as Jhon Arias sends the South Americans through.…
Reflections on America's 250th birthday
NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on its semiquincentennial.…
Five and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos
For several hours on Friday, no-one seemed to know when England's World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico would kick off. BBC Sport tells how …
Mini-marts linked to convicted people smuggler closed after BBC investigation
We traced Twana Jamal, once the "the godfather" of French migrant camps, to two shops in Leicestershire.…
Argentina overcome Cape Verde in extra-time thriller
Argentina overcome a huge scare as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thanks to a deflected header from Cristian Romero to advance to the last 16.…
England vs Mexico World Cup knockout match to go ahead as scheduled
No decision was ever made to reschedule the kickoff time of 6pm local time in Mexico City, sources tell Al Jazeera.…
'Sensational' Messi finish gives Argentina the lead
Lionel Messi hits Argentina's opening goal against Cape Verde with a "sensational" finish in Miami, as he scores in an eighth consecutive World Cup ga…
Messi scores again but Argentina given World Cup upset fright by Cape Verde
Lionel Messi opens scoring but Argentina taken to extra time by Cape Verde, which threatened greatest World Cup upset.…
'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts
Temperature records have tumbled across the UK and Europe as scientists warn it is a sign of things to come.…
Ear plugs have become a festival must-have - but they aren't all created equal
Ear plugs are becoming an increasingly popular accessory at music festivals.…
Egypt say Dallas police officer pushed player, team director at World Cup
A security officer pushed the fan, as well as Trezeguet and Hassan, at the team hotel in Dallas before Egypt's match.…
Egypt into last 16 after shootout victory against Australia
Egypt defeated Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage and set up a last-16 tie with either Argentina or …
Taylor Swift fans brave the New York heat to be (at least somewhat) near wedding to Travis Kelce
People gather outside Madison Square Garden despite security keeping them from seeing anything noteworthyTaylor Swift’s fans gathered in the heat outs…
Germany want Klopp talks as Nagelsmann resigns
The German football association is seeking talks with Jurgen Klopp about becoming their men's national team coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned.…
US heatwave threatens 250th anniversary events and World Cup
Weekend’s high temperatures and humidity ‘virtually impossible’ without climate crisis, researchers sayThe scorching heat blanketing much of the US th…
‘They gave their best’: Congolese reflect on historic World Cup run
The Leopards' first World Cup in more than 50 years united Congolese supporters, despite defeat to England.…