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France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests
The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.
October 7, 2026Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across France
Crowds of mainly teenagers called for more resources for schools and an end to what they called police repression.
October 6, 2026France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests
France prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.
October 5, 2026Saint-Maximin on speaking out after his children were racially abused
Former Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin says he felt it was important to speak out after his children were racially abused earlier this year in Mexico.
September 11, 2026How to follow Thursday's Champions League draw - and who is in each pot?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when the league phase draw for the 2026-27 Champions League is, as well as looking at who is in each pot
August 26, 2026The summer that changed Welsh football
A decade on from Euro 2016, key figures tell BBC Sport Wales the inside story of the summer that changed Welsh football forever.
August 4, 2026Crystal Palace close to appointing Sage as manager
Crystal Palace close to finalising a deal for Lens manager Pierre Sage to become their new head coach.
June 12, 2026Palace hold initial talks with Lens manager Sage
Crystal Palace hold talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage about becoming their new head coach.
June 8, 2026I will not let racist abuse define me - Danso
Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Danso says he will not be defined by racist abuse after being targeted on social media.
May 10, 2026