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Devon man becomes first person to swim Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes
Neil Gilson completes 230-mile challenge after a ‘tough’ 22-hour crossing of Lac LémanHe staggered rather than sprang out of the lake but it wasn’t su…
When is the Champions League draw, which teams are in, and what are the dates?
Thirty-six teams will learn their fate in a draw for the group phase, which will be followed by knockout rounds.…
Rockstar Games breaks silence on Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks
The game developer says the unauthorised footage has caused "heartbreak" for those working on the title.…
8 dead, hundreds missing as Nepal avalanche triggers flash floods
The disaster is linked to climate change, with experts noting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather.…
Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say
A hospital official told the BBC that the door to the ward was not locked, but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.…
Brighton & Hove Albion sign Algerian left-back Jaouen Hadjam
The 23-year-old joins from Swiss champions Young Boys on a five-year deal, making him the third Algerian in the league.…
Raygun opens up on her infamous Olympics breakdancing debut: ‘not as bad as I thought!’
Australia’s first Olympic breakdancer became a viral sensation after her performance at Paris 2024, where she failed to receive a single pointRachael …
Dolly Parton: A life in pictures
The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.…
Dolly Parton, beloved US country music icon, dies at 80
Parton won worldwide acclaim for her songwriting, colorful public persona, and reputation for warmth and generosity.…
'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview
The singer spoke candidly about her childhood in rural Tennessee, her family's poverty, and the determination that helped her rise to international st…
Forest agree £50m deal for Chelsea striker Delap
Nottingham Forest have agreed a fee worth around £50m to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.…
Dolly Parton: The country legend who sang from the heart
The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You.…
Dolly Parton, one of country music's most singular performers, has died at age 80
The artist was a star performer in country music, and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to bro…
Littler's Players Championship hopes dented
Luke Littler loses to Jermaine Wattimena in the quarter-finals of the 27th Players Championship contest of the year.…
‘An enchanting oasis’: Venetian island with Napoleonic fort up for sale
Smaller than a football pitch, Crevan has a rich history – but how rich its buyer needs to be is strictly under wrapsAn island in the Venice lagoon bo…
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.…
At least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, study finds
Playing football has long been linked to the brain disease known as CTE, but how prevalent it is is still unknown. A new study of former NFL players w…
Does Elliott have a Liverpool future after latest omission?
Harvey Elliott's position at Liverpool looks uncertain following his absence from the matchday squad at Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premie…
Dozens of coordinated arson attacks carried out across Thailand
Dozens of coordinated arson attacks carried out across Thailand…
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.…
London Zoo animals hop on scales for weigh-in
Kiwi the Capybara is among animals getting their annual health check while data is gathered and shared.…
China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.…
Gauff, Fils win Cincinnati tennis titles in run-up to US Open
Gauff beat Pegula for her second Cincinnati Open trophy and Fils overcame Tiafoe for his first Masters 1000 title.…
Ceferin won’t challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency but tells him to quit
European football chief doesn't want to lose credibility over FIFA job but says Infantino will face a challenger.…
Salah scores two goals, has two disallowed in first start for Trabzonspor
Salah started his first game for the Turkish Super Lig side, whom he joined on a free transfer earlier this month.…
Chelsea preview: Five key talking points for 2026-27 Premier League season
Chelsea have had their worst Premier League run in 30 years. Can new manager Xabi Alonso succeed and is Cole Palmer key?…
Nordic nations ‘have lost confidence in Infantino’, demand FIFA reforms
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands back calls for Infantino's resignation amid FIFA crisis.…
PM Tarique Rahman’s trip stalled: What it means for Bangladesh-India ties
India and Bangladesh have not been able to move past the contentious question of Sheikh Hasina, living in New Delhi.…
Mourinho decries alleged bullying of Vinicius in Real’s win at Espanyol
'Vinicius is no saint, but what they're doing to him was too much,' Mourinho said after Real's first match of La Liga.…
Pegula dethrones Swiatek to book Cincinnati final against Gauff
The women’s all-American final will be followed by a men's title clash between Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils of France.…