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Football: Why is India struggling to play the world’s most popular sport?
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, 101 East explores why India struggles to compete in the world's most popular sport…
In pictures: Trooping the Colour marks King's official birthday
The King and Queen were cheered on as they rode along The Mall towards Horseguard's Parade.…
West Ham shareholders address Sullivan allegations and agree ownership deal
Co-chairs Daniel Kretinsky and Vanessa Gold have backed the women who have come forward to speak out in BBC investigation into David Sullivan and agre…
Head of Commons media committee denies writing article accusing BBC of bias
Excoriating article under Caroline Dinenage’s name remains on ConservativeHome website It was a crisis that toppled a BBC director general and his hea…
FIFA World Cup Day 3: Brazil vs Morocco prediction, schedule, what to know
Brazil face Morocco as World Cup Day three brings predictions, key fixtures and other headlines.…
Canada and Bosnia fight out historic World Cup opener
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada have fought out a 1–1 draw in their World Cup opening match.…
Canada World Cup opener splits Bosnian fans among two ‘home nations’
Thousands of Bosnia fans turned Toronto blue as they marched to the chants of 'Free Palestine' in Toronto.…
Older runners defy age in Kenya’s central highlands
Members of a self-funded athletics club in Meru are proving that competition does not end with age.…
USA start World Cup in style - but can they finally join the elite?
If there were any doubts that the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being one of the hosts of the 2026 World Cup, those were dispelled in 4…
Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions
Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.…
Staying up for the football? Here's how to survive a World Cup all-nighter
Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football.…
Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100
Known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and a love for puns, Gene Shalit joined Today in 1970 and became arts editor in 1973. He was a …
'It's all they're talking about': Scotland gripped by World Cup fever
Excitement is building ahead of Scotland's first game in the men's World Cup for 28 years.…
'We'll go crazy for a goal' - Excitement builds ahead of USA World Cup match
The BBC spoke to US fans at the Fifa Fan Festival in Los Angeles ahead of the team's match against Paraguay.…
Palestine football chief says he wasn’t granted US visa to attend World Cup
Jibril Rajoub remains in Mexico awaiting a US visa to attend the World Cup 2026.…
Club revokes Mickelson membership over allegations
Phil Mickelson's membership at Farms Golf Club has been revoked amid allegations of inappropriate contact with a female employee at the Californian es…
Ed Sheeran found this record in a second-hand store - now it's finally getting attention
Allan Taylor is receiving overdue recognition after Ed Sheeran found his 1978 LP in a second-hand shop.…
What would it take to stop women from bleeding to death after childbirth?
A newly published series of reports calls attention to a dire situation facing millions of women after childbirth — and the solutions that can prevent…
Bollywood star prepares for Canada's opening ceremony with song of unity
The Canadian-born artist will be performing her official Fifa song at the Toronto opening ceremony.…
Russell fastest in Barcelona first practice
Mercedes driver George Russell sets the pace from McLaren's Oscar Piastri in first practice at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.…
Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, has died at the age of 88.…
Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina
The World Cup is drawing attention to soccer's growing popularity in Canada. Soccer has surpassed hockey and all other sports in youth participation, …
‘I only want justice’: bereaved families seek closure one year on from Air India crash
Relatives of those killed on flight AI171 are still struggling to obtain answers about what happenedWhen Sagar Patel’s mother boarded Air India flight…
Weather tracker: heat, humidity and thunderstorms pose risk to World Cup
With matches in 16 cities across the US, Mexico and Canada, players and fans face an array of weather-related challengesWith the 2026 World Cup now un…
Can smartphones help explain the drop in birth rates?
Are smartphones causing people to have fewer children? A provocative new working paper explores the persistent drop in birth rates since the iPhone wa…
The U.S. men's team is set to take on Paraguay in its World Cup opener
Friday's game, the first of three group stage matches for the U.S., has been eight years in the making as a generation of players has reached their pr…
Referees at the World Cup have new rules to whistle during games
FIFA has introduced several changes to the laws of soccer for the World Cup. These include efforts to eliminate time-wasting and to ensure potentially…
Japan’s Wataru Endo retires after injury ends World Cup 2026 dream
Midfielder and captain quits after failing to recover from foot injury ahead of Japan's game against the Netherlands.…
DR Congo arrive in the US for the World Cup after Ebola quarantine
DRC squad arrived on a flight from Paris after US authorities insisted they serve a 21-day quarantine period elsewhere.…
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma, palace officials say
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, had been in a coma since December 2022.…