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An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry
Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?…

Anger over Epstein and Andrew fuels festival of 'female anarchy'
Dozens of female playwrights unite to express their "seismic rage" in an ambitious theatrical event.…

Olivia Rodrigo sings about heartbreak but she's already chosen her wedding song
The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.…

Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests
A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever".…

England World Cup squad barber talks trims and trust
Ahmed Alsanawi, better known as A-Star, is behind some of football's most famous cuts.…

LIVE: Portugal vs Nigeria – World Cup 2026 international friendly
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the World Cup warm-up.…

McKenna steps down as Ipswich boss
Ipswich Town announce that Kieran McKenna will step down as manager and leave the club this summer.…

'In emergency, break glass' - England seek stability in Root
BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt explains why England turned to Joe Root to replace Ben Stokes as interim Test captain.…

Everton told to pay Burnley £35m over PSR breaches
Everton are told they must pay Burnley £35m for the impact of breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.…
Who pays for a supersized World Cup?
The biggest World Cup ever, with 48 teams and 104 matches, is expected to bring a record $13bn for FIFA.…

Omar Artan given hero’s welcome in Somalia after referee’s US entry blocked
Artan deemed a threat to national security by US officials‘I promise you that I will attend the next one’The World Cup referee from Somalia who was de…

David Sullivan’s contact with West Ham women’s and youth teams restricted since 2023
‘Temporary agreement’ in place since Football Association safeguarding investigation began three years agoDavid Sullivan has faced restrictions on his…

Pub chain Fuller’s hopes for bumper summer from World Cup and staycations
Company says it has strong bookings for England matches and has spruced up gardens for domestic touristsBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of pub …
Three judges, three scandals and new scrutiny of judicial accountability
Three judges are facing misconduct allegations in three different states, putting pressure on the federal judiciary's system for policing bad behavior…

David Sullivan’s Sport newspapers used sexualised images of underage girls as ‘bait for predatory men’
Former victims’ commissioner says publication ‘deliberately came as close as possible to breaking the law’David Sullivan’s Sport newspapers used sexua…

Stranger Things: The First Shadow announces final curtain in London and New York
The theatrical prequel to the Duffer Brothers’ smash-hit Netflix series is to shut down in the West End and on Broadway this winter, after selling mor…

Is the pope a Real Madrid fan? Leo’s admission upsets Barcelona faithful
Pontiff appeals in Catalan for harmony on Barcelona leg of Spain tour after making football foes in cityTo the delight of many, Pope Leo XIV kicked of…

What now for West Ham after Sullivan allegations?
West Ham is a club in turmoil after co-chair David Sullivan stood down ahead of allegations about his private life, which he denies.…
4 takeaways from the U.S. men's final tune-up games before the World Cup
The U.S. men's national team chose to play a pair of highly-ranked, super competitive teams in the final lead-up to the World Cup: Senegal and Germany…

Los Angeles tiny homes move people off streets amid World Cup spotlight
Thousands of people in Los Angeles are living in city-backed tiny homes as part of efforts to reduce homelessness.…

World Cup 2026 in numbers: Key statistical goals, titles and age records
The 2026 World Cup has already set records for the most host nations, most matches and the highest prize money.…

Atkinson finishes with five as England beat NZ to win opening Test
Gus Atkinson stars on day four as England bowl out New Zealand in the morning session, taking five wickets to secure a 115-run victory at Lord's and g…

Simone Biles reveals health scare after 'almost dying'
Seven-time Olympic champion Simone Biles reveals she suffered a health scare, describing the experience as "almost dying".…

Marc Marquez hits 100 career wins with Hungarian MotoGP victory
The seven-time MotoGP world champion beat KTM's Pedro Acosta to claim his first grand prix victory of the season.…

Antonelli wins Monaco from Hamilton after dramatic ending
Kimi Antonelli wins the Monaco Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton after a chaotic ending that featured two safety cars and a red flag.…

Ronaldo, other ageing stars push limits to make history at World Cup 2026
Experts say sport science is just part of a complex system of factors needed to extend longevity in football.…

Kimi Antonelli wins delayed Monaco Grand Prix to extend F1 lead
Antonelli takes his fifth Grand Prix win in a row in race interrupted by crashes after asphalt breaks apart.…

‘Ugly in a beautiful way’: Denmark’s mullet championship celebrates divisive hairstyle
Danish follicle rebels go head to head in competition for best short-in-the-front, long-in-the-back cutBusiness in the front, party in the back. A pac…

From dazzling winger to veteran who barely runs - the evolution of Messi
Lionel Messi is set for his sixth World Cup with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at how the Argentine has evolved.…

Hodgkinson beaten by Werro despite personal best in Diamond League
Despite setting a new personal best, Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson is beaten by Switzerland's Audrey Werro during the women's 800m at the Stockholm…